PSA: All Blue Venus Flytraps Are a Scam
As much as I'd love to have a garden full of wacky colored Dionaea muscipula, there are only two primary shades you're going to find them in - green and red. Blue Venus flytraps are fake!
Introducing the Carnivorous Plant Resource Growing Supplies Marketplace
It's with great excitement and sincere gratitude for continous support from the community, that I announce to you the official grand opening of the Carnivorous Plant Resource Growing Supplies Marketplace!`
(Mostly) True Facts: Carnivorous Plants by Ze Frank
True Facts: Carnivorous Plants by Ze Frank is a hilarious, surprisingly educational watch, and a reminder of just how fascinating carnivorous plants really are...
Carnivorous Plant Nursery Holiday Sales
It's that time of year, folks. The time for giving. The time for buying. If you're like me, it's the time for hunting for killer deals on carnivorous plants. Yes, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but that doesn't mean you can't still find holiday deals from reputable nurseries. If you're still on [...]
Nepenthes Inspiring Modern Materials
Looking for the next generation of Teflon? Just take inspiration from Nepenthes. Tak-Sing Wong, professor of engineering at The Pennsylvania State University explains how our favorite tropical pitcher plants inspired a new material, "SLIPS" or Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surface with applications across the board. In the video above, Professor Wong dissects the physical properties [...]
An Interview with Domonick Gravine of Redleaf Exotics
Our very first interviewee, Domonick Gravine of Redleaf Exotics, has jumped the gap from hobbyist to professional crack dealer... ::ahem:: Nepenthes nurseryman using expert growing skills, business acumen, and a metric ton of passion.
Launch of Carnivorous Plant Resource Artist Marketplace
The Story Behind The Carnivorous Plant Resource Marketplace At the tender age of 11, your dear author was quite the budding artist. I mostly drew gnarled monsters, aliens and dinosaurs, but once I found carnivorous plants, two fascinations converged. All I could do was read about carnivorous plants (thanks Peter and The Savage [...]
Transplanting and repotting Nepenthes
Time to transplant or repot your Nepenthes? You've come to the right place! In this post, we'll cover the do's and don'ts of taking that tropical pitcher plant and building it a cozy new home where it will thrive for years to come. While Nepenthes pitcher plants tend to be more finicky than Sarracenia [...]
How to care for your Venus flytrap – a beginner’s guide
TLDR Venus Flytrap Care Summary Water Your Venus Flytrap with Distilled Water Ditch the Humidity Dome Plenty of Sunshine Feed Your Venus Flytrap (but not too much) Respect Your Flytrap's Dormancy Bonus Item: Enjoy Growing Your Venus flytrap!! Growing Venus Flytraps - Basic Care [...]
Watering Carnivorous Plants
It's well-known among carnivorous plant growers that the plants require purified water. But what does "purified" mean, and why is it so important for healthy plants? Strap on your goggles, and let's dive into this water topic. What is purified water? Purified water is water that has gone through advanced filtration to remove impurities [...]