Gardening is an art form and a hobby that many people partake in. There are a large amount of people that have a garden as their recreation, relaxation, or meditation area. When it is cultivated, it brings out their inner qualities of caring and giving love. Others may decide to cultivate for aesthetics or for…
Carnivorous plants are plants that are able to gain many of their nutrients from trapping and breaking down insects or other small animals. This is unlike all other plants who are dependent on a combination of sunlight and nutrients in the soil. There are over 450 different species of carnivorous…
There is little more interesting and uniquely beautiful than a carnivorous plant when it comes to house plants. The most known of these plants is the Venus Flytraps, known for their distinctive flat toothed traps that snap around pretty and allow them to “eat” flies and other insects that make…
One issue many Venus flytrap owners will experience frequently is the traps turning black, for many this may induce some panic that the plant is dying. The one thing I can tell you is to relax, it is not as serious as you may think but it could be heading…
New plant owners may be confused with the different terms tossed around by people within the community. This is one such term, Insectivorous, like carnivorous, is just a term meant to split plants into a container that is more specific. What Are Insectivorous Plants? Plant species which are specialized in…
Most carnivorous plants are native to more temperate climates which means they will typically require a dormancy period to survive. This is a survival and natural protective process which allows the plants to survive the harsh cold of winter. Dormancy is triggered by cooler nights and shortening day length which…
Normally with plants, you will just need to fertilize every so often and the plant manages to feed itself without much concern or help. For carnivorous plants, this needs to be more thought out, especially if you keep them indoors, outside of their native environment. How Often do you Feed…
This is intended to be a quick option to properly care for your Venus Flytrap and how to provide them proper care. This is not an exhaustive guide but more the main steps to a healthy and vibrant plant and how to help them grow. Description The leaves on a…
One thing that is unknown to most is that carnivorous plants live in quite unlivable soil which has helped spawn their new abilities. Today we are going to dig into why they NEED to have sub-par soil and why having high-quality soil can be absolutely devastating to them! The main…
