Helping you learn, grow, and build your carnivore garden!

Author: Josh Koop

  • Venus Fly Traps: Do They Close At Night?

    Venus Fly Traps: Do They Close At Night?

    Venus Fly Traps are one of the most interesting plants, and it is also one of the easiest to grow. One question that many people have about these plants is do they close at night? The answer to this question is no! There is always a reason behind why the venus flytrap closes its trap,…

  • Feeding Your Pitcher Plants: How Often to Feed Them

    Feeding Your Pitcher Plants: How Often to Feed Them

    If you are looking for pitcher plants, then it is important to know that they need to be fed. This is true for all pitcher plants. The frequency of feeding for a carnivorous plant will depend on the type of plant and where you live versus the natural habitat. Understanding how often you need to…

  • The Magic of Pitcher Plants: Why Do They Feed on Insects?

    The Magic of Pitcher Plants: Why Do They Feed on Insects?

    The carnivorous pitcher plants have been around for a long time, and they are found all over the world. They come from different families of plants, but what is interesting about them is that they feed on insects! In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common pitcher plant species and learn…

  • What Causes Pitcher Plant Browning: Soil, Moisture & More

    What Causes Pitcher Plant Browning: Soil, Moisture & More

    Pitcher plants are gorgeous, stunning plants that can be found in both rainforests and swamps. They have a reputation for being one of the most fascinating carnivorous plants on Earth. However, many people start to worry when they notice their pitcher plant turning brown. There are several reasons why this could happen but there is…

  • How Long Until Your Venus Fly Trap is Full Grown?

    How Long Until Your Venus Fly Trap is Full Grown?

    Being new to growing Venus fly traps it is normal for you to be concerned about the growth of your plants. Or maybe you are just curious. Whichever you might be, this article is what you should be reading. Because here we are going to answer the question “How long does it take for Venus…

  • How Much Sun For a Sundew To Grow Strong and Amazing?

    How Much Sun For a Sundew To Grow Strong and Amazing?

    What makes the Sundew one of the most interesting carnivorous plants is that it captures its prey with dew! But its dew is rendered useless without proper sunlight. Without proper light exposure, the dew lacks the mucilage that sticks the prey to the leaves.  Your sundew needs at least 6 hours sun time. On the other…

  • What Soil is Best for Venus Fly Traps? Why Normal Soil Kills

    What Soil is Best for Venus Fly Traps? Why Normal Soil Kills

    Novice gardening enthusiasts often overlook the amount of upkeep Venus Fly Traps need. If you are one of those enthusiasts, it is of no surprise that you have a dried up Venus flytrap in your garden. One of the reasons why this happened is because you don’t know what soil is best for Venus Fly Traps?…

  • How to Grow a Sundew Plant: Guide to Tropical Carnivores

    How to Grow a Sundew Plant: Guide to Tropical Carnivores

    Sundews are one of the most underrated carnivorous plants, able to grow in many more conditions and locations than other more sensitive plants. When you start your carnivorous plant section in your greenhouse or garden you should include the sundew as a part of them, however, knowing just how to grow them can be a…

  • How to Successfully Grow Your Sundews Indoors

    How to Successfully Grow Your Sundews Indoors

    With the right tools and knowledge growing Sundews indoors is a piece of cake! These are hearty plants as they are used to harsh growing conditions and are native to every continent besides Antarctica. So grab your gardening gloves and let’s get started, in this post, we’ll teach you everything there is to know about…