Growing Carnivorous Plants

5 Life Lessons Learned From Carnivorous Plants

Admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:28:11 +0000

Many people are aware of carnivorous plants because of their unique habitats, interesting appearances, and unusual methods of getting the nutrients they require to survive. Have you ever stopped to think about what else they might be good for? Here are the top five life lessons we can learn from carnivorous plants! 5 - Sometimes you [...]

Pinguicula laueana

Admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:21:25 +0000

I recently came across a 5 different species of Butterworts (Pincuicula). This will be the first in a series of posts about the new additions to my hobby of growing carnivorous plants! Pinguicula laueana comes from the Oaxaca region of Mexico and is thus one of the Mexican butterwort species. It is a moderate sized Pinguicula. [...]

Cultivation tips for the fly trap plant

Admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:52:46 +0000

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, [...]

Sundew - A truly interesting carnivorous plant

Admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:45 +0000

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 [...]

Conservation efforts for Venus fly trap plants

Admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:44:21 +0000

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 [...]

Fun facts about Pinguicula plants

Admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:41:09 +0000

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 [...]

Carnivorous Plants are in need of conservation help

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:41:08 +0000

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. Like other creatures of the wild, carnivorous plants [...]

Best sites to buy a carnivorous plant online?

Admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:01:39 +0000

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 [...]

Facts about Sarracenia Carnivorous Plants

Admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:27:39 +0000

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 [...]

Carnivorous Plants - Secrets of the best care!

Admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:08:09 +0000

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, [...]

Venus Fly Trap – How to feed this carnivorous plant!

Admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:51:31 +0000

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 [...]

Carnivorous Plants Terrarium - Before setting one up, remember…

Admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:07:11 +0000

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, [...]

Terrarium Plants - Guide to setting up a carnivorous terrarium

Admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:36:35 +0000

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 [...]

Insectivorous plants – not your typical houseplant!

Admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:21:41 +0000

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 [...]

Fun facts about your Sundew carnivorous plant

Admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:25:23 +0000

*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. *These carnivorous plants got its name because of the drops [...]