New to carnivorous plants? Start here!
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...
Why is my pitcher plant dying or turning brown?
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...
Should I let my Venus Flytrap flower?
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...
“How big can Venus flytraps get?” and other FAQs
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...
5 Gift Ideas for Carnivorous Plant Growers
11 Feb 2023
The growing season for Venus flytraps and Sarracenia might be over, but that needn't leave you stumped for gift ideas when buying for a carnivorous plant grower. Read More...
What is winter dormancy in carnivorous plants?
8 Oct 2022
Most carnivorous plants - including Venus flytraps - are native to temperate climates, and they survive the winters by entering a resting phase. This is called dormancy. Read More...