Venus Fly Traps are probably the most exotic type of plants out there for their unique characteristics and a primarily carnivorous diet. Having a Venus Fly Trap is as exciting as it can be. They are fun to feed and look after. Their exceptional looks and creepy environment make them the very exotic type of…
Caring for these wondrously alien plants can be tricky, especially if you’ve never owned one before. There’s a lot of specialized care you’ll need to give them, including being conscious of one thing: What nutrients do carnivorous plants get from insects? They mostly get nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus which help them to grow larger…
Carnivorous meat-eating plants are some of the most beautiful, interesting and even entertaining house plants to keep around. Whether you’re a collector of plants, or just want to give your room a little extra life, adding a carnivorous plant is a fun and interesting way to do that. However, there is the trouble that carnivorous…
Carnivorous or insectivorous plants are plants that are adapted for capturing and digesting insects and other small animals using pitfalls and traps. It is uncommon for them to grow in “regular” soil and instead grow on highly acidic soils. You may be wondering how many carnivorous plants exist, and the answer is that there are…
If you like carnivorous plants and would love to have one but live in an unfavorable climate then you may need to look into a terrarium. Terrariums are a perfect way to grow many indoor, tropical, carnivorous plants that prefer the high humidity that a terrarium provides. Steps To Build a Terrarium: While this is…
Most carnivorous plants are from places with poor soil, so they absorb few nutrients through their roots. They are classified as carnivores of tropical and non-tropical climate. Depending on their variety and size, general care depends on them. When you start this spectacular hobby, it is expected that questions arise, such as can you overfeed…
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 plants and they can be…
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 the unfortunate mistake of getting…