25/08/2026
Carnivorous plants look otherworldly, but their strategy is surprisingly practical 🌿🪰
Plants like Venus flytraps, Sarracenia and sundews evolved in nutrient-poor soils, so instead of relying only on their roots, they supplement their diet by catching insects. The insects provide extra nutrients, especially nitrogen, while the plant still gets its energy from sunlight just like any other plant.
A few care basics:
• Give them lots of bright light
• Keep the substrate consistently moist
• Use rainwater, distilled water or very low-mineral water
• Skip regular houseplant fertiliser
• Don’t trigger the traps just for fun, it costs the plant energy
Strange, clever and genuinely fascinating little plants 💚