Curious plants for curious people.
House of Carnivores is a family-run carnivorous plant nursery in Arlington, Virginia. Discover Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and sundews, grown with care for first-time growers, collectors and young naturalists.
Six fascinating kinds of carnivorous plants
Explore distinctive carnivorous plant groups, each with its own forms, movements, and growing rhythm.
Venus Flytraps
Iconic snap traps and a rewarding choice for a sunny outdoor growing space.
Discover flytraps →North American Pitcher Plants
Sculptural trumpets and open cups from sunny North American wetlands.
Discover Sarracenia →Tropical Pitcher Plants
Hanging pitchers on graceful leaf tendrils, bringing tropical curiosity indoors.
Discover Nepenthes →
Butterworts
Colorful rosettes, delicate flowers, and sticky leaves that reward close observation.
Discover butterworts →
Sundews
Shimmering leaves, visible movement, and captivating texture under bright light.
Discover sundews →
Bladderworts
Delicate, characterful flowers above hidden aquatic or soil-dwelling traps.
Discover bladderworts →Shop carnivorous plants
Browse the current collection. Product details, prices, and availability are updated directly from our shop.
Not sure which plant fits your space? Venus flytraps and North American pitcher plants thrive outdoors in full sun, while our tropical pitcher plants and sundews are suited to bright indoor growing.
Compare care needs →Carnivorous Plant Care Guides
Remarkable plants have different needs. Find the right approach to indoor or outdoor growing, winter dormancy, lighting, watering, growing medium, pot size, companion plants, and feeding.
Venus Flytrap Care Guide
Sunshine, the right water, optional feeding, a cool winter rest, and room to grow. Get practical guidance for every season, including shared bog planters with Sarracenia.
Read the flytrap guide →Explore our Sarracenia care guide, Nepenthes care guide and sundew care guide. Our Mexican butterwort care guide is coming soon.
Unusual plants. Surprisingly approachable.
Clear guidance helps you understand your plant’s light, water, feeding, and seasonal needs.
Carefully acclimated
Plants are prepared with the transition to their new home in mind.
Practical care guidance
Simple instructions for sunlight or grow lights, proper water, and dormancy when needed.
Thoughtful local pickup
Select a convenient pickup date and available one-hour window during checkout.
A small nursery with a learning habit.
House of Carnivores is a family-run project inspired by remarkable plants and the questions they spark. Alongside the shop, we share care guides, observations, and experiments for curious growers.
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Choose your pickup time at checkout.
Pickup is available in Arlington, VA 22205. After adding your plants to the cart, select a pickup date and an available one-hour window during checkout.
The exact pickup address is provided with your confirmed order details. Please arrive only during your selected pickup window.
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