Why is my tropical pitcher plant not making pitchers?

Aug 3, 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?

Jun 12, 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.

Greenhouse Q&A with grower Joachim Danz

Nov 1, 2020

Today on the blog, German carnivorous plant grower Joachim Danz will be answering some of my questions on his impressive Nepenthes collection and greenhous setup. Read more.

Identifying Nepenthes species with AI

Oct 5, 2020

Today I'm excited to release a new resource for growers: an AI-powered tool for identifying the 160+ different species of Nepenthes. Read more.

A visit to Jeremiah Harris, by David Görg

Mar 15, 2020 - Guest Post

Today I'm very happy to be welcoming David Görg to the blog. David recently visited fellow grower Jeremiah Harris in Colorado... Read more.

Species Showcase: Nepenthes veitchii

Feb 25, 2020

For my first species spotlight I'll be looking at Nepenthes veitchii, so named to honour renowned Victorian horticulturalist James Veitch. Read more.

Electricity & gas: some tips on greenhouse heating

Feb 8, 2020

It's been 2 years since I started growing carnivorous plants in a greenhouse. I often receive emails from CP and orchid enthusiasts telling me how useful they found... Read more.

Species Showcase: Nepenthes peltata, by Francis Bauzon

Dec 9, 2019 - Guest Post

Today I'm very excited to publish the first Species Showcase. To kick things off, we'll be looking at Nepenthes peltata in this article written by Francis Bauzon. Read more.

Review of climate sensors: SensorPush vs Pulse One

Nov 17, 2019

When it comes to my growing setup, I'm a big fan of remote monitoring. This isn't because I don't like spending time on my plants; far from it! A good system can offer... Read more.

A look at Simon Lumb's Nepenthes collection

Sep 9, 2019

Time for a very special Q&A: Simon Lumb is someone I've wanted to interview since I first started this website. He's one of the most experienced growers of Nepenthes in the UK... Read more.

Q&A with David Durie of Alba Exotics

Jul 17, 2019

Today I'm very pleased to be welcoming David Durie to the blog. David is owner and operator of Scotland-based carnivorous plant nursery Alba Exotics... Read more.

Pinguicula Fountain Displays with Pumice, by Christina Toole

Mar 25, 2019 - Guest Post

If you're a member of the ICPS Facebook group, you might've seen some of Christina's fantastic Pinguicula rock plantings earlier this year... Read more.