Borneo’s pitcher plants are large enough to drown a rat. Drew Martinez witnessed threats on these iconic plants and took his longtime fascination and expertise somewhere most wouldn't: a full-scale conservation mission operating as a plant nursery. Now Carnivero’s custom-engineered Austin greenhouses exist to take pressure off wild populations nearing extinction, and they serve up fun facts and how-tos for beginners (some plants under $20) and provide serious collectors rare auction finds. Their vibrant Instagram showcases the lush world of exotic “meat-eating” plants and tropicals. Stop in for a ferocious new houseplant and a whole new outlook.
