Pitcher plants are carnivorous, which means that they eat insects and other small creatures. It's a type of plant that uses modified leaves referred to as pitfall traps to trap insects; the traps...

The glistening balls of "dew," material present on Drosera sundew, are known as mucilage. If your Sundew doesn't have any dew on it, you may not be growing it correctly. Low humidity is the most...

A mild acidic, moist soil is needed for the Venus flytrap. Growing a Venus flytrap in sand and peat moss is much easier, providing a small amount of acidity and keeping soil from being too wet. Venus...

Like their more traditional relatives, carnivorous plants do fuel themselves through photosynthesis. In addition to sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and various elements like nitrogen are also...

Sundews are a type of carnivorous plant that trap and digest insects to extract nutrients. While generally safe, some species of sundew can produce small amounts of toxins that may cause skin...

Venus flytraps can be bought relatively cheaply, with the cost of the plant varying depending on the size. Typically, a venus flytrap will cost between $2 and $10. Shipping adds around an extra $5,...