Carnivorous plants in autumn

In autumn, many carnivorous plants still have their best days ahead of them. A short stroll through the bog as summer draws to a close…

Dionaea often display their most vibrant colours at this time of year, a phenomenon encouraged by the temperature differences between day and night. On the plus side, the scarcity of insects means you can enjoy them in full bloom for longer! Tip: maintain the same growing conditions. Keep an eye on the weather forecast to anticipate the first nights of frost and reduce watering accordingly.

Drosera species from subtropical climates (Drosera capensis, Drosera filiformis, etc.) thrive in more humid nights and mornings, which help them maintain a thick layer of sticky fluid. Tip: don’t hesitate to place them in the sun – the lower, autumnal light looks magnificent on the droplets of sticky fluid! And don’t worry, after the rain, it’ll quickly return.

Sarracenia hybrids continue to produce pitchers, unlike the species (except Sarracenia leucophylla, which is the latest to flower!). Tip: wait before cutting off pitchers that are in poor condition, as the plants still benefit from the digestion process, which builds up reserves for the winter.

Cephalotus, Pinguicula and Utriculaire… grown outdoors continue to grow. Tip: Keep an eye on the weather and have some bubble wrap to hand so you aren’t caught off guard when the first cold snaps arrive. If you have a cool, bright room, you can move them there.

Nepenthes, Heliamphora and other tropical carnivorous plants continue to grow as long as there is light. Tip: supplementary artificial lighting is a good idea from autumn onwards.