Best Gift Ideas For Carnivorous Plants

Unusual hobbyists can be challenging to buy gifts for. Growing carnivorous plants is not only odd, but it’s also one of those pastimes that may easily become obsessional.

I’ve put up this list for that reason. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the growing season for temperate plants like Venus flytraps and Sarracenia may be past, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of gift suggestions for CP growers. I’ve provided gift ideas for all price ranges as well as a combination of ornamental and useful gifts. Be happy your shopping!

1. Carnivorous Plant Society Membership

A one-year membership to the UK Carnivorous Plant Society (the CPS) is a wonderful present for novice producers who are committed to conservation. The society, a registered charity, was established in 1978 and currently hosts a variety of open days, meetings, and special events for CP enthusiasts. Each year, membership costs.

Members get access to the largest seed bank of carnivorous plants in the world and receive the society’s twice-yearly, full-color bulletin and journal, Planta Carnivora. A free annual allocation of 4 seed packets is included in the membership fee.

There are 14 distinct genera, more than 500 species, and hybrids to choose from, including both familiar plants like Sarracenia and sundews and more uncommon ones like Roridula and Byblis.

To join, visit contact the CPS website.

2. Seeds for growing carnivorous plants

Few carnivorous plants, especially those anticipating a chilly winter hibernation, will accept being inside a box under the Christmas tree because many of them are finicky about where they grow. Seeds, however, are often a little more resilient.

Purchasing seeds from a genus that they already grow is your best option unless you are certain that the recipient is looking for a particular plant. Whatever seeds you purchase, be sure to read the storage directions carefully.

Drosera capensis, sometimes known as the cape sundew, is entertaining and simple to raise from seed, making it a great gift for kids or novice gardeners.

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3. Cases, pillows, and prints – gift ideas

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• Pre-drilled holes provide for simple hanging, making installation simple.
• Metal sign made of excellent vintage.
• Designed specifically to mount on walls or freely stand on their own, metal wall signs.
• Decorate your home, bar, café, restaurant, or hotel with these tin signs to show off your unique style and infuse your surroundings with emotion.
• This adaptable and sturdy sign is weatherproof, water-proof, and simple to hang. Each sign has four pre-drilled holes for quick mounting.

4. Flower Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand

Suitable for both cool and vintage-ins styles, this picture prop is nice. If you fill the bottle with colored water and add some cobbles, flowers, plants, or a small fish, it will seem more attractive and eye-catching and make a distinctive décor statement.

The frame is constructed of strong, natural wood, and the three bulb terrariums are made of high boron silicon heat-resistant glass, making this the ideal blend of natural wood and clear glass. (sturdy and thick to endure the test of time). Bring a touch of elegance and freshness to your home and business by upgrading your home office decor.

Perfect for your home windowsill, office desk, living room table, bedroom, nursery, or kitchen, retro home office décor is great for floral arrangements, cutting plants, artificial, freshly-cut flowers, mixed bouquets, water-rooted plants, or live houseplants like Scindapsus, Pothos vine, African violets, Lucky Bamboo, or even for herbs.

The best Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Thanksgiving presents for ladies who love plants. It nice gift for your gardeners that love the outdoors. Sweet decorations for wedding parties, anniversaries, and other special events.

5. Paintings or Illustrations

Consider ordering an original painting or illustration if you want something truly unique and personalized. Depending on the artist, the difficulty of the subject, the size of the canvas, and whether you want the artist to sell copies, this can be expensive. Whatever you decide, be prepared to pay several hundred pounds. It’s a pricey gift, but one that any CP grower.

My recommendation is to look for botanical painters whose work you enjoy, ideally those who have already painted or drawn carnivorous plants, though this is not required. Then, ask them for a price.

You can perform an online search or go exploring and seeking advice at a botanical garden. When contacting an artist, be as detailed as you can and be sure to let them know whether they’ll be working from a physical sample or a digital image.

6. Signed Books

If you’re buying for a novice gardener, they might not yet own The Savage Garden by Peter D’Amato. Buy it for them right now if that’s the case! Years from now, they’ll be grateful to you. If you live in the United States, you can get an autographed copy from California Carnivores in addition to the physical and eBook versions.

Also great gifts for carnivorous plant growers:

• Puzzle Venus Flytrap

• 3D Laser Crystal Venus Flytrap

• Carnivorous Plant Stamps

• Carnivorous Plant T-shirt

• Venus Flytrap Hand Towel

• Carnivorous Plants Glass Cutting Board