Butterworts (pinguicula) are carnivorous plants that feed on insects and other small animals. If you have ever seen bugs stuck or eaten by one of these, you have probably wondered, are these plants toxic? Is it safe to have them at home? Those questions will all be answered here. Butterworts are not poisonous to humans … Read more
When feeding your pitcher plant, what do you usually give it? For most people that would be insects, fish food or mealworms. But you have probably seen or heard stories of pitcher plants eating frogs. Is this true and should you allow your plant to consume them? Pitcher plants often feed on small insects, but … Read more
Pitcher plants and bug eating seemingly go hand in hand. That is why they are called carnivorous plants after all, because they eat insects. But do these plants actually have to do that? What will happen if you do not give them any bugs? This a question that often comes up so we will answer … Read more
Found along marshes, bogs and swamps, pitcher plants have also made their way to homes as people continue to be fascinated by them. Pitcher plants feed on insects for nutrition, but do they also consume bees? What happens if they do? If you do not often hear bees being eaten by nepenthes. there is a … Read more
Whether it is sarracenia or nepenthes, the most striking feature of pitcher plants is without doubt their pitcher or trap. These contraptions have evolved to serve these carnivorous plants well, but are they indispensable? Can pitcher plants survive without them? These are the questions that will be discussed in-depth in this article. Pitcher plants feed … Read more
When we hear of pitcher plants, the first thing that springs to mind is that of a meat eater. Their pitchers lure bugs and eat them. While these are efficient carnivores, they do produce flowers which are as exotic and fascinating as the rest of the plant. The process itself is quite interesting. Pitcher plants … Read more
Nepenthes are beautiful tropical pitcher plants and will stand out in your home or garden. If you want to know how to propagate nepenthes, this guide will explain step by step what you need to do. Even if you are a beginner, you should have no problems trying any of these techniques. The easiest way … Read more
Because pitcher plants are not like your typical plant, raising them necessitates a different approach. This is very important because you must be able to determine if the plant is dying and what steps you can take to save it. Pitcher plants can die from lack of water, insufficient light or low humidity. Symptoms include … Read more
Pitchers on nepenthes and sarracenia have to be open, otherwise they will not be able to get any nutrients. Sometimes however you will see the lids are closed. This is not normal but fortunately, you can fix this using any of the following tips. A closed pitcher plant means humidity is too low, there is … Read more
Pitcher plants are a source of fascination, both for their appearance and ability to trap and eat insects. One thing that holds prospective buyers back though, is the thought that they are hard to grow. But keeping pitcher plants alive is actually quite simple if you ask long time owners. But can a beginner handle … Read more