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...
Now available: Nepenthes Species Identifier V2
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...
California Carnivores Coupon Code: 10% Discount
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...
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...
How to Make a Decorative Carnivorous Planter
10 Sep 2022 - Guest Post
Time to welcome another guest author! Megan will demonstrate how to build an attractive, low-maintenance display of hardy carnivorous plants that can be kept indoors or outside. Read More...
Gallery: Returning to Chris Klein's nursery
26 Aug 2022
For the first time since the pandemic, I've been able to travel to Germany - and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to pay Chris and his plants another visit. Read More...
Why is my tropical pitcher plant not making pitchers?
3 Aug 2022
If your tropical pitcher plant or 'monkey cup' isn't making new pitchers, you're not alone! This is one of the most common problems faced by growers. Read More...
Why is my Venus flytrap turning black or yellow?
12 Jun 2022
If your flytrap's leaves are turning black, don't panic - traps can die for many different reasons and this is rarely fatal to the plant. Five common causes are... Read More...