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

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

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