They usually have three trigger hairs on each side of the trap, and if two of these trigger hairs are stimulated, the trap is sprung. The Venus Fly Trap does exactly what it says on the tin. They are easy to care for, requiring similar conditions to the other varieties of carnivorous plants we sell. Most people we meet at the shows have had one when they were younger (and are still trying to stick their fingers in the traps). The Venus Fly Trap is possibly the most well known of the carnivorous family. Repotting: when the roots are showing clearly, for most best done in early spring.įeeding: we have never found this to be necessary, as all of the plants only require a few insects per year to survive. If you do not wish to buy online, why not visit us at the nursery (by appointment only).

We have been trialling peat free compost, in which most carnivorous plants seem to thrive. We grow our plants in our own mix of compost (available from our shop). Alternatives to rainwater: distilled water, de-ionised water, reverse osmosis water, dehumidifier water.Ĭarnivorous plants are very susceptible to the wrong soil. Rainwater collected in a waterbutt out of the sun will keep for a long time. If you cannot find what you want in the shop, have a look at our Growlist or contact us:Īll carnivorous plants require rain water, which is usually easily collected in this country. Our selection of carnivorous plants has grown considerably in the last few years. There is more information in the FAQ section of our website and we highly recommend you research your plant on the web. The plants are listed below, with basic growing instructions. We sell a variety of carnivorous plants, for different locations (in- and outdoor, sun or shade), and with varying hardiness. Their different ways of catching prey makes these meat-eaters special. The colours are spectacular and vary throughout the growing season.

We find growing and observing the plants to be very rewarding. All you need is the right soil, the right location and rainwater (not usually in short supply in this country). We’ve found growing carnivorous plants to be easy, and very entertaining.

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