Category: Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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…

  • Carnivorous Plants and the Need for Bugs

    Do you find yourself drawn to the beauty of carnivorous plants? Are you curious about what they eat and how they survive? If so, then this blog post is for you! We’ll explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants, including what types of bugs they need and how to provide them with the food sources…

  • 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…