Author: Josh Koop

  • How Often do you Feed Carnivorous Plants?

    How Often do you Feed Carnivorous Plants?

    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 Carnivorous Plants? Depending on the…

  • Dionaea Muscipula (Venus Flytrap) Care Sheet

    Dionaea Muscipula (Venus Flytrap) Care Sheet

    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 Venus Flytrap are typically open…

  • How Do Carnivorous Plants Live in Nitrate Poor Soil?

    How Do Carnivorous Plants Live in Nitrate Poor Soil?

    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 way they live in very…

  • Why is my Carnivorous Plant Dying? (And How To Save Them)

    Why is my Carnivorous Plant Dying? (And How To Save Them)

    Carnivorous plants can be quite finicky to most new gardeners when trying to start growing them. Unfortunately, when the plants die this leaves you believing you have a black thumb and you just don’t have the skill to successfully grow plants, and nothing is further from the truth! There are many reasons why your carnivorous…

  • What Are Three Types of Carnivorous Plant Trap Styles?

    What Are Three Types of Carnivorous Plant Trap Styles?

    In the world of carnivorous plants there are a great variety of plant look along with trap styles. The first question many people will find themselves asking is which type of trap is best for them to take care of and what plant they should choose to take care of. Today I plan to cover…

  • How To Make Soil for Carnivorous Plants So They Can Thrive

    How To Make Soil for Carnivorous Plants So They Can Thrive

    This can throw people for a loop when they start as many believe gardening is the same for all plants. In the case of carnivorous plants though the standard approach can even hard or kill your plants! Take heed and read below to find out how to best create soil that will have your plants…

  • How Do Carnivorous Plants Catch Their Prey? Nature’s Traps Explained

    How Do Carnivorous Plants Catch Their Prey? Nature’s Traps Explained

    When I first started to look into raising carnivorous plants I was only aware of the Venus Flytrap and was aware of the jaws of death it had. I probably couldn’t have been further from the actual truth but it started me down the road to understanding there are a tremendous amount of different traps…

  • Best Soil Type for Venus Fly Trap: Tips & Recommendations

    Best Soil Type for Venus Fly Trap: Tips & Recommendations

    If you’re interested in growing Venus fly traps, then it’s essential to know the soil type they thrive in. These carnivorous plants are native to the bogs of North and South Carolina, where they grow in nutrient-poor soils. As a result, they’ve evolved to rely on insects for their necessary nutrients. The Venus fly trap’s…

  • Yellow Venus Fly Trap Solutions: Reviving Your Plant

    Yellow Venus Fly Trap Solutions: Reviving Your Plant

    Have you noticed your Venus Fly Trap turning yellow? Don’t panic just yet! Various factors can cause this common problem and can often be fixed with simple solutions. Firstly, it’s essential to understand that the Venus Fly Trap is a unique plant that requires specific care. While it may seem like a novelty to have…