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Carnivorous Plants - Four Amazing Plants That Eat Insects!

Welcome to the captivating world of Carnivorous Plants, where plants come alive with a voracious appetite. From the iconic Venus Flytrap, whose snapping jaws have fascinated generations, to the delicate and alluring Sundew, with its sparkling dew-drop tentacles, our collection of fascinating carnivorous plants are anything but ordinary!

Carnivorous plants are fascinating and unique botanical wonders. These remarkable plants have evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor environments by capturing and digesting insects and other small organisms. With specialized adaptations like sticky surfaces, trap-like structures, or pitcher-shaped leaves, they lure and trap their prey. This carnivorous lifestyle allows them to supplement their diet with essential nutrients typically lacking in their habitat. Their intriguing nature and ability to thrive in challenging conditions make them intriguing additions to any plant collection.

Venus Fly Trap Plant

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Venus Fly Trap

Witness the revenge of the plant kingdom. We all know that bugs eat plants but it seems almost a violation of natural order for a plant to eat bugs. The reddish interior of the Venus Fly Trap lobes serves as the main attraction to the insects which the carnivorous plant devours. No insects around the house? See what happens when you touch the inner lobe with a pencil point. For successful culture, keep in a saucer with water at all times and in a bright location.
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Tropical Pitcher Plant ‘Alata’

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Tropical Pitcher Plant 'Alata’

One of the most popular carnivorous species in cultivation, Tropical Pitcher Plant ‘Alata’ is known for its large, red pitchers that grow off the tips of the leaves and attract insects and people alike. The pitchers are filled with secretions that attract, and will also digest, insects that land on the slippery little covers and fall into the pitchers. Make sure the pitchers always have a little fluid in the bottom. If the plant has been recently moved so the natural secretions drain out, fill each pitcher with about 1” of distilled water. Grow in partial sun to bright shade with good humidity and air ventilation.
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Spoon Leaf Sundew

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Spoon Leaf Sundew

One of the carnivorous plants from bogs in Asia, Spoon Leaf Sundew makes a great indoor houseplant for any sunny exposure. The tiny leaves form in rosettes and are covered with hairs topped in sticky droplets. When insects land on the hairs, they are caught and digested. Grow Spoon Leaf Sundew in a saucer of water to replicate their natural bog environment.
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Purple Pitcher Plant

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Purple Pitcher Plant

Sarracenias and other carnivorous plants are some of the most unusual manifestations of nature. Purple Pitcher Plant grows about 6-8” tall and has short green pitchers that become heavily veined and a deep burgundy purple. Downward hairs in the opening of each pitcher entice insects to enter and meet their demise. In spring, a flower emerges out of the center of the plant. Keep the soil evenly moist in a saucer of water to replicate their natural bog environment.
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