FlytrapCare Carnivorous Plant Forums

Um well I want to experience growing all the species of carnivorous plants so if you have any extra seeds or plants can you please send a pm And a SASE

i have a sundew ruby slipper. its the size of a quorter and is healthy

Because this involves the trade of plants, I have moved it to the Sales, Trades & Wants USA sub-forum. Please remember that most seeds can be sent worldwide without the need of permits.

Grey wrote:Please remember that most seeds can be sent worldwide without the need of permits.

While I think this is an accurate statement, seeds cannot be legally brought into USA without a permit.

In my own experience I've not needed permits, just the correct envelope. It could vary depending on the state you're sending to, though.

Grey wrote:In my own experience I've not needed permits, just the correct envelope. It could vary depending on the state you're sending to, though.

Please do not confuse 'not getting caught' with 'doing what is legally required'.

To legally bring seeds into the USA, the individual receiving the seeds must have a permit from Aphis & follow the instructions included with the permit. The permit is available at no cost. Some states (Like CA, FL & HI) may impose additional restrictions but the Aphis permit requirements are for all states.

If you have successfully sent seeds to someone in the USA without proper paperwork, you have placed the individual receiving the seeds at risk for federal prosecution. In the USA (as with most other countries), the person receiving seeds (or plants) is responsible to follow all applicable laws. Ignorance of these laws is irrelevant during prosecution.