Articles about Cutting from the Karnivores nursery blog.https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:24:06 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-roots/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-roots/Many experienced growers use very deep pots to get the best out of their Drosera. And with good reason… Here is a young adult Drosera regia plant. The main root is about 50 cm long! Drosera plants produce at least one ‘mother root’ per year, along with varying numbers of rootlets.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:22:26 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-tillandsia/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-tillandsia/When fully grown, the unusual Tillandsia seleriana has a massive bulb from which large, scaly leaves emerge, tapering sharply towards the tip.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:37:45 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spontaneous-germination-of-tillandsia/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spontaneous-germination-of-tillandsia/A baby Tillandsia has sprouted on this Tillandsia bulbosa, which is about to flower… Can’t you see it? Here’s a closer look: Their seeds germinate spontaneously on their parent plant or on another plant nearby.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:28:14 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/pinguicula-cuttings-in-perlite/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/pinguicula-cuttings-in-perlite/Pinguicula species native to Mexico thrive in mineral-rich substrates, and with good reason – they are sometimes found growing alongside cacti in rockeries!Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:14:18 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-cuttings/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-cuttings/A little sphagnum moss or light-coloured peat, a clear plastic container, water and light… that’s all you need to take cuttings from Drosera.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:41:31 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-guide-to-sowing-carnivorous-plant-seeds-how-to-ensure-successful-germination/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-guide-to-sowing-carnivorous-plant-seeds-how-to-ensure-successful-germination/The most natural – and undoubtedly one of the easiest – ways to grow a carnivorous plant is from seed. Of course, there are other techniques, such as taking leaf or root cuttings, dividing clumps, in vitro propagation…Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:06:49 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/winter-activities-taking-cuttings/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/winter-activities-taking-cuttings/In a greenhouse, you can take cuttings and grow seedlings all year round, even in winter… These cuttings (Cephalotus, Dionaea, Drosera) were taken using 100 per cent sphagnum moss to ensure the leaves remain well-moistened, which is essential for their survival.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:34:30 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-seedlings/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-seedlings/Drosera are the carnivorous plants that are easiest to propagate from seed. This is the ideal season for them to germinate under natural light, in a mini-greenhouse.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:59:32 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivores