How to Care for Sundews (Drosera): Quick Reference Guide
How to care for sundews explained simply. Light, water, soil, humidity and feeding requirements for Drosera in one easy visual reference guide.
How to care for sundews explained simply. Light, water, soil, humidity and feeding requirements for Drosera in one easy visual reference guide.
If you want to know how to care for a Venus flytrap without wading through pages of conflicting advice, this is the guide for it. I put together the infographic above as a quick visual reference, and below I’m expanding on each section so you understand not just what to do, but why it matters….
Learn how to feed pitcher plants the right way, from Osmocote pellets for large Nepenthes to betta fish pellets for seedlings, plus what to never feed them.
Why won’t my Nepenthes pitcher? Lighting, media health, mold, pests, and humidity are usually the cause. Here’s how to diagnose and fix each one.
If you’ve heard that carnivorous plants are difficult and intimidating, sundew care for beginners is about to change your mind completely. I’ve been a lifelong plant lover and grown all kinds of things over the years, and I can tell you sundews are some of the easiest plants to grow, period. Not just easiest carnivorous…
Can you bring dead sphagnum moss back to life? I accidentally discovered the answer and I’m sharing exactly how to do it, what to buy, and what to expect.
When most people think about carnivorous plants they picture a big dramatic Nepenthes pitcher or the snapping jaws of a Venus flytrap. Terrestrial Utricularia care is not something that comes up in most beginner conversations and honestly that’s a shame because these little plants are some of the most fascinating carnivores you can grow. They’re…
Learning how to trim Nepenthes is easier than you think. This step-by-step guide covers dead pitchers, leaves, flower stalks, and how to treat stem rot fast.
How to Care for a Venus Flytrap If you just bought your first Venus flytrap, you’ve probably already noticed that the care advice online is all over the place. Some sources say terrariums, others say full sun. Some say feed it hamburger, others say never feed it. It’s confusing — and honestly, that’s exactly why…