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

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

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

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

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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