Carnivorous Plant Information

Every now and then, it is possible to see carnivorous plants or their likeness as part of our daily lives.

Growing carnivorous plants can be simple, if you follow a few simple rules: wet all of the time, mineral-free water and soil, lots of light.

Generally speaking, the seeds of Carnivorous Plants are quite small and very slow growing. It takes a typical Venus Flytrap and many other carnivorous plants 3 to 4 years to gain a size of over 2 inches. Because of this, most Carnivorous Plants generally are not practical for those wanting quick results.

Carnivorous Plant Terrarium Care. An open terrarium is a great way to grow carnivorous plants. They keep the moisture and humidity up and allow the plants to have free access to insects.

Carnivorous Plants worldwide grow in similar conditions: sunny, moist, peaty soils. You can make your own soil mixes for carnivorous plants.

Here is a description of the scientific classification of carnivorous plants with several examples.

Carnivorous Plant hybrids are crosses between two different species. For example Sarracenia purpurea x Sarracenia flava creates the hybrid Sarracenia catesbaei, common name: Cate's Pitcher Plant. Crosses can occur naturally or artificially, by selecting desired characteristics.

The Carnivorous Plant habitat generally has three major components: abundant sunlight, abundant clean water and poor soil. Sphagnum moss is an excellent indicator plant for suitable habitats.

Butterworts, Pinguicula species, form a rosette with stalkless leaves. The thin glistening leaves are elongated, narrow and generally flat with curled leaf edges. The inner surface is covered with tiny glands and feels greasy to the touch.

Bog Plants grow in association with carnivorous plants in boggy, peaty wetlands. They include beautiful flowering plants such as Pink Sabatia, Cardinal Flower, Gentian and Milkworts, and wonderful greenery like Sphagnum Moss and Clubmoss.

Bog Orchids can be nutured and grown in your backyard with planning and attention to their needs. They are terrestrial orchids that tolerate cold winters. They often grow in or near bogs.