What Food Should I Give to My Venus Flytrap? If you are a new parent of a Venus Flytrap or have had one for a while, you might be wondering: what do Venus Flytraps eat? What the best food is for these magical plants? In this article, we will discuss what types of food these…

What Soil Should I Use for Carnivorous Plants? It can be tricky adjusting from growing other types of plants to growing carnivorous plants. Carnivorous plants should be grown in nutrient-free soil to avoid issues in growing these special plants. In this article, we will discuss our favourite mixes for carnivorous plants of each common type.…

How Long Can a Carnivorous Plant Go Without Eating? If you are a new carnivorous plant owner or have had one for a while, you may be wondering: how long can a carnivorous plant go without eating? In this article, we will discuss how long these plants can go without food. How do Carnivorous Plants…

What Carnivorous Plants Will Eat Fruit Flies and Fungus Gnats? Have lots of fruit flies? Or are you overrun with fungus gnats? Carnivorous plants can help kill off some of the adult fruit flies and fungus gnats you have in your home and look good while doing it! What do Carnivorous Plants do? Carnivorous plants…

Best Carnivorous Plants to Buy for Kids Do you know a kid who wants to learn more about carnivorous plants? Finding the right plant to start with can be difficult, as many plants (including the Venus Flytrap) can be a bit challenging to begin with. If you are looking to start with a Venus Flytrap,…

Types of Carnivorous Plants by Trapping Strategy A carnivorous plant is a plant that attracts, traps, and digests insects and other organisms. At the time of writing this article, there are 583 species of carnivorous plants. Though there are too many types to go over in this article, there are several main varieties of carnivorous plants.…

Why Do Carnivorous Plants Eat Insects? Carnivorous plants are very unique in that they eat small organisms! Why do these strange plants eat small organisms? Let’s take a look at why. Plant Adaptations Organisms adapt to various conditions over a long time span. Carnivorous plants are no exception. Some have adapted to form themselves into…

Where to Buy Carnivorous Plants in Canada Where you should get your bug-eating plants from in British Columbia, Canada and beyond! We’d love you to shop with us, but even if you don’t, we care that you get quality plants to help you get the best results! What Places Should I Avoid When Buying Carnivorous…

Is Tap Water Bad for Carnivorous Plants? You may have heard not to use tap water for your carnivorous plants. While this can help your plants grow well is it really necessary? Can you get away with using tap water? What is TDS? TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids; it is the total number of…

Why is my Nepenthes Pitcher Plant Not Growing Pitchers? Is your pitcher plant not producing pitchers? Start here. Why is My Nepenthes Pitcher Plant Not Making Pitchers? Nepenthes pitcher plants are incredibly rewarding plants to grow. Once they are dialled in they grow rapidly; vining, producing off-shoots (basals), and putting out tons of pitchers! But…