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Carnivorous Plants Store
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We’re a home grown, proudly South African online carnivorous plants store. Our team of plant care experts is passionate about carnivorous plants and can’t wait to bring them to you, wherever you live in South Africa.
Venus Flytraps
Dionaea Muscipula
Sundews
Drosera
Monkey Cups
Nepenthes
Carnivorous Plants
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Our collection includes plants with unique abilities and striking looks. Whether you’re a seasoned carnivorous plant enthusiast or curious about flowers with a serious appetite, browsing our selection to discover the wonder of these fascinating plants is the best way to get started.
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Bring the fascinating world of carnivorous plants into your home!
Carnivorous plants are remarkably easy to care for, and are perfect for those with no previous gardening experience, or little time to care for finicky plants.
Check out our plant care page for tips on how to care for your carnivorous plant, including what to feed them and how often.
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The Science Behind Carnivorous Plants: How They Capture and Digest Prey
Carnivorous plants have long captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts with their unique ability to capture and digest prey. But what exactly enables these plants to adopt such an extraordinary lifestyle? In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating science...
8 Common Mistakes When Caring for Carnivorous Plants and How to Avoid Them
Caring for carnivorous plants can be a rewarding and fascinating experience, but it's essential to understand their unique needs to ensure their health and vitality. Unfortunately, many enthusiasts make common mistakes that can harm these specialized plants. In this...
10 Fascinating Facts About Carnivorous Plants You Didn’t Know
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Carnivorous Plant Care Guide
At Hungry Plants we pride ourselves on providing healthy and robust plants, along with great advice and support to help you care for them. Like any other plant, carnivorous plants need water, light and nutrients to grow. However, these hardy plants evolved to survive in the most inhospitable of regions, where the soil lacked even basic nutrients. As a result, carnivorous plants learned to trap insects and other small creatures to obtain these minerals and nutrients from them, rather than the barren soil.
They don’t need to be fertilised as they obtain nutrients from their prey
They're sensitive to minerals in tap water, so they prefer distilled or rainwater
They will feed themselves if left outside or on a sunny windowsill
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Carnivorous Plants Need Fertilizer?
Carnivorous plants generally don’t need to be fertilised as they obtain these nutrients from their prey.
What's the best spot to put my plant?
A sunny windowsill or outside in the sun will keep your carnivorous plant super happy & healthy.
How Often Should I Water My Plant?
Carnivorous plants love water and should not be left to dry out, check the soil, it should be moist but not wet before watering again. Carnivorous plants can be sensitive to minerals in tap water, so they prefer distilled or rainwater