Karnivores Nurseries Blog – Carnivorous plants from A to Z (... and more)https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:06:28 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/quartz-sand-for-carnivorous-plants-what-is-it-used-for-and-how-do-you-use-it/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/quartz-sand-for-carnivorous-plants-what-is-it-used-for-and-how-do-you-use-it/Everything you need to know about using quartz sand to lighten peat: what it’s used for, the correct proportions for different plant types, choosing the right sand, and a step-by-step guide to repotting.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:49:03 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/saxifraga-candelabrum-the-flowering-plant-that-confirms-a-150-year-old-hypothesis-by-darwin/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/saxifraga-candelabrum-the-flowering-plant-that-confirms-a-150-year-old-hypothesis-by-darwin/An international research team has just provided evidence that a small Chinese mountain flower, Saxifraga candelabrum, is indeed carnivorous. This was a hunch that Charles Darwin had put forward as early as 1875… but was never able to prove.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:43:45 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-does-the-venus-flytrap-detect-its-prey-a-2025-study-sheds-light-on-its-sixth-sense/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-does-the-venus-flytrap-detect-its-prey-a-2025-study-sheds-light-on-its-sixth-sense/A team of Japanese researchers (from Saitama University) has just solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists ever since Darwin: how does the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) manage to detect the slightest brush of an insect, without a brain or a nervous system?Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:52:54 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/growing-tillandsia-from-seed-a-comprehensive-guide-to-successful-germination/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/growing-tillandsia-from-seed-a-comprehensive-guide-to-successful-germination/Tillandsia, often known as ‘air plants’, are fascinating for their ability to grow without soil and to attach themselves to a wide variety of surfaces. Whilst propagation by offshoots remains the quickest way to obtain new plants…Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:29:10 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-care-for-and-maintain-xaxim-in-a-terrarium-and-a-tropical-greenhouse/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-care-for-and-maintain-xaxim-in-a-terrarium-and-a-tropical-greenhouse/Xaxim is now one of the most widely used growing media in terrariums, paludariums and tropical greenhouses. Its fibrous structure, derived from tree ferns, gives it excellent moisture-retention properties whilst allowing air to circulate around the roots.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:33:53 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cork-oak-bark-an-ideal-natural-substrate-for-epiphytic-plants-and-terrariums/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cork-oak-bark-an-ideal-natural-substrate-for-epiphytic-plants-and-terrariums/Cork oak bark, from the Quercus suber tree, is a natural material that has long been used in the Mediterranean region. Originally known for its use in making corks or for its insulating properties…Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:47:20 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cyrtomium-fortunei-an-evergreen-fern-ideal-for-shaded-areas/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cyrtomium-fortunei-an-evergreen-fern-ideal-for-shaded-areas/Cyrtomium fortunei, often known as holly fern, is an Asian fern that is particularly prized for its evergreen, leathery and highly distinctive foliage. Native mainly to Japan, China and Korea…Wed, 27 May 2026 10:21:00 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/asplenium-trichomanes-wall-fern-growing-origin-and-tips/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/asplenium-trichomanes-wall-fern-growing-origin-and-tips/Asplenium trichomanes, also known as ‘wall hair fern’, is a small, evergreen fern that is widespread in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:00 GMTJulien HoffmannExoticCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/do-dionisian-traps-run-on-electricity/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/do-dionisian-traps-run-on-electricity/Dionaea muscipula, better known as the Venus flytrap, is one of the most fascinating carnivorous plants in the world. Capable of snapping its traps shut in a fraction of a second, it intrigues both botany enthusiasts and scientists alike.Thu, 14 May 2026 07:49:37 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/free-delivery-on-orders-of-59-or-more-until-midnight-on-sunday/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/free-delivery-on-orders-of-59-or-more-until-midnight-on-sunday/Take advantage of our current special offer: Free delivery on orders of €59 or more. Valid until midnight on Sunday. Promo code: PORTMAI. Now is the perfect time to complete your collection of carnivorous plants, try out some new varieties or stock up on growing media and accessories for the warmer months.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:04:52 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/oxalis-triangularis-growing-care-and-tips/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/oxalis-triangularis-growing-care-and-tips/Oxalis triangularis, often known as purple oxalis or butterfly plant, is a perennial plant particularly prized for its deep purple triangular leaves and its remarkable behaviour on a day-to-day basis.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:07:31 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/ficus-pumila-growing-care-and-tips/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/ficus-pumila-growing-care-and-tips/Ficus pumila, also known as the creeping fig, is a climbing or trailing plant that is highly prized for its fine, dense and decorative foliage. Native to East Asia, it is characterised by its small, oval leaves and its ability to quickly cover a surface, be it a wall…Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:12:43 GMTJulien HoffmannExoticCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dicksonia-sellowiana-an-iconic-tree-fern-of-the-xaxim/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dicksonia-sellowiana-an-iconic-tree-fern-of-the-xaxim/Dicksonia sellowiana, often known as xaxim or the Brazilian tree fern, is an iconic species of the rainforests of South America. It is at once primitive, majestic and highly ornamental…Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:52:37 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-carnivorous-plants-digest-their-prey/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-carnivorous-plants-digest-their-prey/Carnivorous plants are a distinct group of plants capable of capturing animal prey to supplement their nutrition. This strategy has evolved mainly in nutrient-poor environments, where nitrogen and phosphorus are in short supply in the soil.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:35 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dried-sphagnum-moss-or-standard-growing-medium-which-is-best-for-truly-healthy-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dried-sphagnum-moss-or-standard-growing-medium-which-is-best-for-truly-healthy-plants/The growing medium is the foundation of any successful grow. Yet many growers continue to use traditional mixtures based on peat or potting compost without always considering whether they are actually suitable for their plants.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:27:45 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-secure-the-xaxim-in-a-terrarium-so-that-it-stays-in-place-safely-and-securely/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-secure-the-xaxim-in-a-terrarium-so-that-it-stays-in-place-safely-and-securely/Securing the xaxim is a crucial step in ensuring the success of a tropical terrarium. Even with a high-quality substrate and carefully chosen plants, poor securing can lead to premature drying out, difficulty in rooting, or the decor becoming unstable over time.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:57 GMTJulien HoffmannExoticCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/plectranthus-ernestii-an-ideal-striking-plant-for-a-terrarium/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/plectranthus-ernestii-an-ideal-striking-plant-for-a-terrarium/Plectranthus ernestii is still a relatively unknown plant in the world of terrariums, and yet it more than deserves its place alongside ferns, mosses and small bromeliads.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:41:23 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/do-you-need-a-greenhouse-to-successfully-grow-carnivorous-plants-from-seed/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/do-you-need-a-greenhouse-to-successfully-grow-carnivorous-plants-from-seed/When you start growing carnivorous plants from seed, one question always comes up: do you absolutely need a greenhouse for it to work? Many people assume that specialised equipment is essential. In reality, the answer is a little more nuanced.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:49:25 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/which-plants-can-you-grow-on-xaxim/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/which-plants-can-you-grow-on-xaxim/Xaxim is a very popular growing medium for terrariums, paludariums and tropical greenhouses. Made from the fibres of tree ferns, it offers an airy structure, excellent moisture retention and an ideal surface for many epiphytic or semi-epiphytic plants to take root.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:31:57 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCultureExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/when-should-you-sow-seeds-of-carnivorous-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/when-should-you-sow-seeds-of-carnivorous-plants/Sowing carnivorous plants requires less technical skill than one might think, but it hinges on one essential point: choosing the right time to sow, depending on the genus being grown. Each group of carnivorous plants has a specific life cycle, directly inherited from its natural habitat.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:00 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulture