How to Make a Venus Flytrap Terrarium if You Absolutely Must It is not advised to make a Venus Flytrap terrarium… At least not without some tips. In this article, we will explain why growing Venus Flytraps in a terrarium is not advised, and how you can if you absolutely can’t resist. Venus Flytraps and…
Does My Carnivorous Plant Need Dormancy? Some carnivorous plants require a dormancy period where they die back and do not actively grow very much. Do Venus Flytraps Need Dormancy? In nature, the Venus Flytrap has a dormancy period. According to the ICPS, Venus Flytraps do not require dormancy to survive unless they are going to…
Canada’s Native Carnivorous Plants Ever wonder what carnivorous plants grow in Canada? Here are a few of Canada’s great carnivorous plants. Canada’s Native Carnivorous Plants There are a ton of carnivorous plants native to Canada! It can be fun and challenging to find them in the wild. Knowing their habitat and the type of soil…
What are the Best Carnivorous Plants to Grow Indoors? What kind of carnivorous plants grow best indoors? Are there carnivorous plants that will do well inside your home? In this article, we will make some suggestions for plants that can grow indoors. Grow a Tropical Pitcher Plant Indoors Nepenthes a.k.a tropical pitcher plants are a…
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.…