International Carnivorous Plant Society - ICPS

"This is my desk buddy Nepenthes. I teach horticulture and advise FFA at my school."
Desirae C Balsamo

🔥 QUESTION 7: Why do you care?

Finish this sentence:

“I care about carnivorous plants because ______.”

These responses will help tell the story of why this community matters 🌱Your responses will be featured as a word cloud or quote collage at the ICPS conference 🌎

N. mirabilis var. echinostoma is an endemic pitcher plant that can only be found on the island of Borneo, specifically Indonesia. The beauty of N. mirabilis mutations is truly amazing.

Komunitas Tanaman Karnivora Indonesia, Indonesia

🪴 QUESTION 6: What advice would you give to a new grower?

Someone just discovered carnivorous plants today…

What is the ONE thing you want them to know?

Let’s build a community knowledge base 🌱 Your responses will be featured as a word cloud or quote collage at the conference 🌎

🌱 Bring the wonder of carnivorous plants to your classroom!

Applications for the 2026 ICPS Carnivores in the Classroom Grant are now open!
The International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) is excited to offer U.S. K–12 teachers the opportunity to receive carnivorous plants and educational resources that inspire hands-on learning about plant biology, ecology, adaptation, and conservation.

Whether you're teaching elementary science or high school biology, carnivorous plants are a memorable way to spark curiosity and engage students in the natural world.

📅 Applications are open August 1–31, 2026.

Thanks to the generous support of our nursery sponsors, we anticipate funding up to 50 classroom grants this year.

No prior experience growing carnivorous plants is required.

📚 Learn more and apply:
https://www.carnivorousplants.org/education/ClassroomGrants

A heartfelt thank you to our nursery sponsors for making this program possible!

🌿 Specimen Donor
• Rainbow carnivorous plants USA
• California Carnivores
• Carnivero

🌿 Rhizome Donor
• Florae

🌿 Seedling Donor
• Pearl River Exotics

ICPS Classroom Grants | ICPS The International Carnivorous Plant Society is proud to announce Carnivores in the Classroom grants! The submission period for the 2025 grants is open August 1 - August 31, 2025. Do You Qualify? Are you a member of the International Carnivorous Plant Society? Are you a kindergarten through 12th grad...

QUESTION 5: Social media — help or harm?

Does sharing photos of rare carnivorous plants online:
• Helps conservation
• Creates risks
• Depends on how it is shared

Tell us WHY in the comments! And your responses may be featured at the 15th ICPS conference!

INSPIRE 🌱 vs PROTECT 🌎

"N. campanulata

A shy beauty behind the dense moss forest."

Kelvin Jan S.
Jakarta, Indonesia

🌱 Hendre Barnard and Kenny Coogan are preparing for the 15th ICPS Conference in Leiden — and they want your perspective!

🚨 QUESTION 4: What do you think is the biggest threat facing carnivorous plants?

In your opinion, what is the biggest threat facing wild carnivorous plants today?

Your answers will be turned into a graph for their presentation 🌱

"N. burbidgeae, Pig Hill variety, seen in May 2025. I have had this plant for many years; it's the best form of this species in my collection."

Jeff Shafer
Colorado

🌱 Kenny Coogan and Hendre Barnard are presenting at the 15th ICPS Conference in Leiden — and they need your input!

⚖️ QUESTION 3: What does responsible growing mean to you?

Complete this sentence:

“A responsible carnivorous plant hobbyist should ______.”

Your responses will be featured as a word cloud or quote collage at the conference 🌎