That old fish bowl or antiquated aquarium gathering dust in your attic might have some use after all. That is if you’re planning to cultivate the exotic fly trap plant, which is quite easy to grow. There are only few requirements for these carnivorous plants to thrive: acidic soil, high humidity, wet roots, and full sunlight. Read the rest of this entry

If you want to grow a carnivorous plant, consider the sundew, which is both long lived and a very unique plant. This plant classified under the genus Drosera can live up to 50 years. With more than 170 species, the sundew finds itself among the largest genera of carnivore plants. Drosera plants have many fascinating characteristics, many of which will be highlighted here. Read the rest of this entry

The natural habitat of Venus fly trap plants is, unfortunately, being threatened by human activity such as the drainage of swampy areas, poaching plants from the wild, and the building of houses. Fortunately there are many ways that everyone can help promote the protection of this species in its natural habitat. Conservation can go a long way to protect Venus fly traps! Read the rest of this entry

Is a rock garden your cup of tea? If it is, then you’re a prime candidate for growing Pinguicula plants. These are carnivorous plants more popularly known by their common name butterworts. There are approximately 80 species of Pinguicula, but only about nine are native to North America. The North American butterworts are fascinating species. Read the rest of this entry

The benefits that could be derived from carnivorous plants go beyond their being conversation pieces in your home’s terrarium or as interesting nursery collections. These unique plants could serve as educational tools to inspire students about the many wonders of nature and spark interest in environmental conservation. Read the rest of this entry

Exercise some caution if you are considering buying a carnivorous plant via online stores from just any old website. Do not fall prey to the sales pitches of profiteers whose modus operandi is to source seeds from seed banks for a cheap price and resell these online at an exorbitant price. What these wise guys usually foist to the unsuspecting buyers are common carnivorous plants as sundews, Venus fly traps, and pitcher plants. You can unmask these unscrupulous web-based merchants by their advertising materials totally ignorant about what a carnivorous plant really is. Read the rest of this entry

If you live near or frequent wilderness areas in Texas, the eastern seaboard and the Great Lakes area, chances are you have encountered the Sarracenia carnivorous plants.  These unique species are endemic in these places as well as in southeastern Canada. Eight to eleven species comprise the genus Sarracenia, which are commonly called the North American pitcher plants. Read the rest of this entry

Much joy and excitement will be had when you buy your first of many carnivorous plants. Whether it’s a sundew, venus flytrap, or pitcher plant that’s your first purchase of this type, you might quickly realize you don’t know how to give it the best care. If you find yourself in this situation, this is the right place for you! Your questions may include: when should I water it, do I need to fertilize it, or can I give it insects myself? The goal of this post is to help show you the basic carnivorous plants secrets. Read the rest of this entry

One of the first things that people like to do with their first venus fly trap is to trigger the traps to close.  This is usually for one of two purposes - just to watch the fascinating experience, or in an attempt to get the carnivorous plant to eat an insect!  Unfortunately, if this is done too often or improperly, it can ultimately harm the plant.  There are some correct ways to properly feed the venus fly trap.  If this is something you are interested in learning, then this article should help you out considerably! Read the rest of this entry

Setting up a carnivorous plants terrarium is an exciting task because it takes your hobby of keeping carnivore plants to a whole new level. Terrariums also allow you to properly display your carnivorous plants and show off the specimens you have grown yourself. Just like when keeping any of these plants at home, there are some special points to remember when you grow carnivorous plants in a terrarium setting. Read the rest of this entry

Setting up a carnivorous plants terrarium can be a daunting task if you haven’t had carnivore plants for a very long time. With a carnivorous terrarium, plants are able to grow in a more natural environment and with proper humidity so you will see the benefits of such a terrarium in no time at all. If you follow the following steps in setting up a carnivorous terrarium, you will have plants that are both healthy and hardy. Read the rest of this entry

Insectivorous plants have always been a source of wonder for many people because of their weird nature and characteristics. They are different from the usual types and varieties of plants and this has made them popular among many different kinds of plant enthusiasts. This has led to their being included in many aspects of our current culture and tradition. That many factors that many insectivorous plants unique are: Read the rest of this entry

*The Sundew carnivorous plant is one of the many types of carnivorous or insectivorous plants that catch insects and small animals in order to acquire additional nutrients. This is because of the fact that they are usually found in areas with a very poor soil quality. Read the rest of this entry

The colorful nature and weird characteristics of carnivorous plants have made them ideal for many gardeners and enthusiasts. They can be placed in almost any kind of garden, from flowering to herbal ones. They can help not only in providing beauty and attraction to a garden but in controlling the population of the insects in it. This results to a more balanced garden ecosystem that can benefit every plant and animal in it. Read the rest of this entry

People who want to avail of a different feel for their office are advised to make use of desktop carnivorous plants for their decoration and ornamental purposes. This is in relation to the ones that are usually seen in a typical office setting. Being the weirdoes of the plant world, they offer a lot of advantages and disadvantages as compared to the usual types of office plants.

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1.Desktop carnivorous plants don’t require that much of maintenance since they don’t need fertilizers in order to survive. You don’t need to turn over the soil nor trim them. Basically, they can be just left alone except to water them regularly and exposing them to the sun. Read the rest of this entry

The carnivorous plants are special types of plants that are different from the usual types of plants. As their name suggests, they are carnivorous because of the fact that they derive most of not their nutrients not from the soil, but from the bodies of the small animals that they catch and digest. Most of these small animals are insects and that is why the carnivorous plants are also often called insectivorous plants. In a sense they have advanced one or two steps up the food chain from being the eaten to the eater.

These types of plants catch their prey with the use of a variety of trapping mechanisms. Generally, the carnivorous plants are divided into five categories which pertain to each of the five basic traps that are used. Read the rest of this entry

Venus fly traps are among the most interesting plants alive because they are some of a small number of plants that are actually carnivorous. It’s this quirk that makes the venus fly traps such a popular plant for people of all ages. Of course, it also means that they have a few special requirements - they can’t be treated like just any household plant. I will teach you the basics of how to properly care for these carnivorous plants so that they will thrive for years to come! Read the rest of this entry

Now that you know what a carnivorous garden is, and how to design a carnivorous bog garden, you are hopefully considering building one yourself.  Lucky for you, the process of building your bog garden is easier than you might think once you know the steps.  You can even have some fun doing it too!  By the end of this article, you will know everything you need to know about how to build a garden for carnivorous plants. Read the rest of this entry

If you are new to carnivore plants, then deciding what ones to keep at home might seem like a daunting task.  You will want to get one that is easy to care for, but are probably hoping to get the most interesting carnivorous plants available.  Keeping the care requirements, the unique appearance, and the ‘cool factor’ of the commonly available carnivore plants in mind, here is a list of the top 5 you should consider growing at home!

5) Pitcher Plants - Nepenthes Pitcher Plants are definitely unique carnivore plants.  They comprise approximately 120 species, and are mostly found in the old world tropics.  They are classified as vine-forming carnivorous plants and some species can grow to monstrous proportions if properly cared for.  These tropical pitcher plants are not necessarily easy to find in North America.  If you are willing to do your research, you can find some incredible natural species and hybrid crosses. Read the rest of this entry

So, your fly trap plants have been growing well for months since you bought them, and all of a sudden they have taken a turn for the worse. This is a very common problem and many questions arise from such a scenario. Some obvious ones include “did I feed it something bad”, “did I water it enough, or use the proper water”, and “what could I have done differently to keep my fly trap plants alive”? One question that is sometimes overlooked is whether or not your carnivorous plant (whether venus fly trap or another species altogether) could be entering a period of dormancy. Read the rest of this entry

Nepenthes pitcher plants were first discovered in the middle of the 17th century.  They became quite popular in Great Britain in the 19th century, with much effort spent discovering new varieties to bring home for the wealthy to cultivate.  These plant hunting missions lead to the discovery that the Nepenthes pitcher plants have an extensive range in which they grow naturally.  Within their native ranges, these carnivorous plants can be found at altitudes as low as sea level, and even above 3000 feet high. Read the rest of this entry

When planning your first carnivorous garden, you may be overwhelmed by all the options and choices you will need to make. In the first article in the carnivorous garden series, I introduced the idea of starting your own bog garden featuring insectivorous plants. This article will focus on key design tips for this type of garden. Important points to consider include location, size, shape, and any needs of special plants. Read the rest of this entry

With the worldwide interest in carnivorous plants, it comes as no surprise that some people attempt to push things to the next level. If you’ve had carnivorous plants for awhile, and are wondering what else you can do with these fascinating plants, maybe a carnivorous garden is the next step for you. Carnivorous gardens can also be known as bog gardens as there is much overlap between these two entities. Since this topic is a rather large one, it will be discussed in multiple parts to allow you to absorb the information before learning more.
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If your carnivorous plant has produced a flower, you may be interested in gathering the seeds to try germinating the plants yourself.  Collecting carnivorous plants seeds is easier than you think.  There are a few things you need to know about the flowers, the best time to collect the seeds, and how to collect them for best results.  By the end of this article, you should know the pertinent facts about collecting a carnivorous plant’s seeds for future germination.
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Venus flytraps are one of the most interesting plants you can keep in your home.  Their lightning fast traps have fascinated the minds of kids and adults alike for decades.  But, did you know that they can be useful too?  By growing carnivorous plants such as venus flytraps you can solve your fly problems in your house!  The purpose of this post is to educate you as to the bug-eating benefits of these unique plants.
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