Tag: Traps

  • How Many Carnivorous Plants Exist? How Do They Catch Prey

    How Many Carnivorous Plants Exist? How Do They Catch Prey

    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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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,…