Helping you learn, grow, and build your carnivore garden!
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 trapping and consuming insects and…
There are many carnivorous plants out there, most coming from dense forest areas where their food would be plentiful. Knowing how each plant works and what they need to eat is vital to keeping them healthy, as such you may be wondering how exactly you keep your Venus Fly Trap fed with the right food.…
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 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…
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…
