Articles about Flowers from the Karnivores nursery blog.https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:23:19 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/what-sort-of-water-should-you-use-for-carnivorous-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/what-sort-of-water-should-you-use-for-carnivorous-plants/Water is the most important factor in growing carnivorous plants. Far more than light or even the growing medium, the quality of the water directly determines their long-term survival.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:21:12 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sarracenia-flowers/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sarracenia-flowers/Sarracenia, those carnivorous plants with their spectacular urn-shaped traps, have plenty of surprises in store for us. Whilst their traps are often the focus of attention, their flowers – which are more understated – also deserve our full attention.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:20:48 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/hoya-a-comprehensive-guide-to-growing-hoyas/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/hoya-a-comprehensive-guide-to-growing-hoyas/Hoya plants, with their undeniable charm, captivate us with their waxy, fragrant flowers. But with such a wide variety of species, how do you choose the perfect hoya for your home?Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:40:02 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-hoyas-hidden-treasures-of-tropical-flora/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-hoyas-hidden-treasures-of-tropical-flora/Are you looking for an unusual, low-maintenance houseplant? Hoya plants, often known as ‘porcelain flowers’, might well take your fancy. These climbing plants, native to the tropical regions of South-East Asia, are renowned for their waxy, elegant flowers.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:28:27 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/oxalis-a-botanical-treasure/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/oxalis-a-botanical-treasure/Oxalis, those little plants with their often trifoliate leaves and delicate flowers, are much more than mere decorative features. Native to various regions across the globe, they have won over gardening enthusiasts with their diversity and ease of cultivation.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:01:08 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-carnivorous-plant-s-dilemma-to-eat-or-to-reproduce/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-carnivorous-plant-s-dilemma-to-eat-or-to-reproduce/Arthur Sanguet, on his excellent blog PhagoPhytos, discusses a real dilemma facing carnivorous plants. Indeed, although carnivorous plants have evolved to capture and digest insects to meet their nutritional needs, they face a unique dilemma…Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:38:36 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-venusta-an-exceptional-carnivorous-plant/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-venusta-an-exceptional-carnivorous-plant/Find out everything there is to know about Drosera venusta, from growing tips to its natural habitat.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:39:51 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-aliciae-a-fascinating-carnivorous-plant/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-aliciae-a-fascinating-carnivorous-plant/Drosera aliciae in all its glory… How to grow it and where it comes from.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:01:50 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tradescantia-getting-to-know-them-better/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tradescantia-getting-to-know-them-better/Find out everything there is to know about Tradescantia plants: their geographical origin, natural habitat, growing tips and examples such as Tradescantia gentlei, fluminensis and Blushing Bride. Perfect for brightening up your space!Fri, 24 May 2024 12:43:21 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/carnivorous-plants-the-theory-of-flower-burial/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/carnivorous-plants-the-theory-of-flower-burial/An update on the theory that carnivorous plants bury flowers.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:10:40 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/utricularia/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/utricularia/Although it accounts for around a third of all carnivorous plant species, the genus is relatively little known, which is what makes Utricularia so fascinating. As widespread as Drosera, they are found on all five continents. People often wonder about the carnivorous nature of these plants.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:40:44 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/proboscidea/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/proboscidea/Proboscidea are large annual plants (compared to other carnivorous plants) whose stems and leaves are entirely covered in sticky hairs, designed to capture insects that might attempt to feed on them.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:45:14 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/colours-all-year-round/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/colours-all-year-round/The advantage of tropical plants is that their activity slows down very little, if at all, in winter. When it comes to Tillandsia, you sometimes see a flower stalk beginning to emerge… That is certainly the case at the moment.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:31:13 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sarracenia-purpurea-spectacular-growth/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sarracenia-purpurea-spectacular-growth/Stimulated by being repotted and invigorated by the mild, humid conditions of the large greenhouse, our Sarracenia purpurea are producing their first pitchers with vigour.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:55:58 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/seedlings-of-proboscidea-and-ibicella/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/seedlings-of-proboscidea-and-ibicella/It’s been a few days since the seeds of Proboscidea louisianica and Ibicella lutea were soaked and then planted… The results weren’t long in coming: two new species of Proboscidea are set to make their appearance; Florent is currently making room for them on the site…Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:47:34 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-capitata-peach-a-star-in-bloom/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-capitata-peach-a-star-in-bloom/Among the Tillandsia currently in flower in our greenhouse, T. capitata ‘Peach’ is a real eye-catcher, alongside the superb T. oaxacana and T. caput medusae, amongst others.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:45:36 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-after-flowering/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-after-flowering/Tillandsia have a distinctive growth cycle. They do not go into a proper dormant period (due to a relatively constant climate throughout the year), but instead undergo repeated periods of growth and flowering, which are fascinating to observe.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:54:18 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dionee-and-flowering/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dionee-and-flowering/Many of you are wondering to what extent flowering weakens the Venus flytrap. The answer is yes, to a certain extent.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:38:06 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/favourite-tillandsia-andreana/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/favourite-tillandsia-andreana/We haven’t yet been able to see every one of our Tillandsia in flower. We’re discovering them bit by bit… Most recently, it was Tillandsia andreana that treated us to its magnificent bloom.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:10:32 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-duratii-has-finally-flowered/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-duratii-has-finally-flowered/Tillandsia duratii is a very elegant, silvery species with foliage that feels ‘velvety’ to the touch.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:46:44 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsia