Carnivorous plants evolved to absorb the nutrients needed to grow from capturing and killing prey (insects). They digest their prey, typically insects or arthropods, to access the nutrients for...
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Butterworts (Pinguicula) have been divided into cool temperate, warm temperate, and tropical environmental habitats. While the first type of plant requires dormancy, the other two do not. Below are...
Monkey Cups (Nepenthes), also known as pitcher plants, feed on almost any insects, including ants, gnats, fruit flies, houseflies, and rolly pollies. Fertilizer pellets are also useful for pitcher...
Despite its carnivorous nature, flytraps can survive without eating insects for several months at a time. The plants will get enough to eat if they are planted outdoors. You'll need to feed your...
The Venus flytrap needs a healthy environment in order to have the energy to snap closed and devour its food. By providing the essentials your plants need to thrive, they can spend their energy...
Yes, they do. Butterwort is comparable to flypaper in terms of carnivorous plants. This plant, commonly known as "pings," comes from its broad, green leaves that contain small glandular hairs that...