Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) captivate enthusiasts with their unique carnivorous nature and intricate trapping mechanisms. However, the allure of these fascinating plants has led to concerns regarding their conservation status and the legality of harvesting them from their native habitats. This article explores the legal status of Venus flytrap harvesting, relevant regulations, conservation efforts, and … Read more
Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are iconic carnivorous plants known for their unique ability to trap and digest insects. While their carnivorous nature is fascinating in itself, what adds to their allure is the wide array of varieties and cultivars available to plant enthusiasts. From classic cultivars to newer hybrids, Venus flytraps offer a captivating diversity … Read more
Sundew plants (Drosera spp.) are fascinating carnivorous plants known for their unique ability to capture and digest insects. With their delicate and dew-covered tentacles, these remarkable plants have captured the interest of plant enthusiasts and hobbyists. In this guide, we will explore the basics of sundew plant cultivation, providing you with the knowledge needed to … Read more
Like other plants, the pitcher plant can photosynthesize and make glucose. So why does it eat insects? Why did these plants develop traps when they are capable of producing their own food? The answer is simple. Pitcher plants eat bugs because they grow in nutrient-poor soil. Insects contain amino acids, iron and other micronutrients which … Read more
The Internet is full of advice on what food to give Venus flytraps, but should you even do it? There are several misconceptions about feeding Venus flytraps and this creates a lot of confusion. So here are the facts. If your Venus flytrap is outdoors, do not feed it. The plant will lure insects by … Read more
Watching a Venus flytrap catch and eat insects never gets old, both for growers and researchers alike. When one of its traps is closed, you know the plant caught something. But how long do these traps stay shut? Venus flytraps can remain closed for up to two weeks when feeding. How long it takes to … Read more
Venus flytraps are naturally found in North and South Carolina, but now they are all over the United States owing to their popularity. These plants have an undeserved reputation as being hard to grow, so in this guide I’ll explain their life and seasonal cycle. Venus flytraps emerge from dormancy in mid February or March, … Read more
Did your Venus flytrap suddenly stop making traps? Does it no longer replace old traps with new ones? In this article I will go through the reasons why this is happening and the solutions. A dormant Venus flytrap is not going to produce any traps. If the plant isn’t dormant but has no traps, it … Read more
We know how Venus flytraps shut their traps when a prey gets caught. But how does the plant tell the difference between a bug and debris? I’ve wondered about that too and so have scientists. Now we know how. Venus flytraps do not have brains, but they are able to count and store short term … Read more
Watching a Venus flytrap lure, trap and eat a bug never gets old. You have probably seen these online and in person too. It’s endlessly fascinating but the question is why? Is it necessary for their survival? Most plants get nutrients from the soil. Venus flytraps however, only grow in poor soil, so they eat … Read more