Hello, my name's Tom 👋 Here on my website I write growing guides, build interactive tools, and share my experiences visiting other growers and botanic gardens. You can navigate using the categories above, or browse my most popular resources below.
I'm writing profiles of all the carnivorous plants in my collection, starting with my 200+ Nepenthes tropical pitcher plants. Each profile includes botanical history, growing tips, photos, conservation status, availability, and more. Here are my most recent profiles:
On my blog you'll find grower interviews, cultivation advice, and articles documenting my visits to many world-famous nurseries, private collections, and botanic gardens.
31 Jul 2022 - Pinned
If you've just returned from the garden centre with your first flytrap, or are looking for an easy-to-grow carnivorous plant as a unusual gift, this is for you! Read More...
4 Sep 2024
It's been almost 4 years since the original Nepenthes Species Identifier launched. I'm pleased to say that the vastly improved version 2 is now ready for release! Read More...
22 Jul 2024
Any time someone asks where to buy carnivorous plants in the US, I always point them towards California Carnivores. You can get 10% off with code TOMSCARNIVORES. Read More...
23 Jul 2023
If your pitcher plant is declining - leaves turning brown and crispy, growth dying - don't panic. This is a common problem, and one which is easy to diagnose and fix. Read More...
21 May 2023
If you've spotted a long stem emerging from your flytrap, what should you do with it? Will cutting it off encourage your flytrap to grow more vigorously? Read More...
30 Apr 2023
There is only one species of Venus flytrap, but many different forms, known as cultivars. Some of these can get really large - but which is the biggest? Read More...