Nepenthes - Carnivorous plant - Karnivores

How carnivorous plants digest their prey

Julien Hoffmann — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:35 GMT

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.

Dried sphagnum moss or standard growing medium: which is best for truly healthy plants?

Julien Hoffmann — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:27:45 GMT

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.

Do you need a greenhouse to successfully grow carnivorous plants from seed?

Julien Hoffmann — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:49:25 GMT

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.

When should you sow seeds of carnivorous plants?

Julien Hoffmann — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:00 GMT

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.

Dried sphagnum moss: New Zealand, Chile or Madagascar – which one should you choose?

Julien Hoffmann — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:14:28 GMT

Dehydrated sphagnum moss has become an essential growing medium in specialist horticulture. It is used for carnivorous plants as well as orchids, bromeliads, epiphytes and even certain Neoregelia…

Dried sphagnum moss and carnivorous plants: why this substrate is particularly suitable

Julien Hoffmann — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:36:23 GMT

Growing carnivorous plants involves very specific requirements, particularly with regard to the growing medium. Originating from naturally nutrient-poor, acidic and waterlogged environments, these plants cannot tolerate either an excess of nutrients or unstable growing media.

Dehydrated sphagnum moss: definition, origin and uses in horticulture

Julien Hoffmann — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:24:58 GMT

Dehydrated sphagnum moss is a horticultural growing medium with unique properties: high water retention, excellent aeration and great stability. This article explains what it actually is, why it is used in horticulture and how to choose the right one.

Sphagnum moss: understanding, selecting and using it

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:37:35 GMT

Sphagnum moss plays a central role in many modern horticultural practices. Long associated almost exclusively with carnivorous plants, it is now widely used for growing orchids, epiphytes and certain bromeliads such as Neoregelia…

A dying carnivorous plant: a guide to saving it

Julien Hoffmann — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:50:05 GMT

Is your carnivorous plant wilting? Find out all the possible causes (wilted leaves, blackening, inactive traps, etc.) and step-by-step solutions to save your Dionaea, Sarracenia or Drosera.

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Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:33:10 GMT

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Light and carnivorous plants: How much sunlight do they really need?

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:58:14 GMT

Carnivorous plants, with their fascinating adaptations for catching insects, are wonders of nature. But to thrive in your home, they need much more than just insects! Light is a crucial factor for their health and growth.

Myths about carnivorous plants that need debunking

Julien Hoffmann — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:02:30 GMT

Carnivorous plants have always fascinated people. Their ability to capture and digest insects has given rise to numerous legends and popular beliefs, often tinged with exaggeration and fantasy.

The importance of a suitable growing medium for carnivorous plants

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:19:35 GMT

Carnivorous plants, with their astonishing adaptations for capturing and digesting insects, fascinate botany enthusiasts. To thrive indoors, these exotic plants require specific growing conditions…

Geometry and prey capture in carnivorous plants

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:02:30 GMT

The role of geometry in the capture of prey by Nepenthes carnivorous plants

General information on carnivorous plants

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:08:14 GMT

What is a carnivorous plant? To be classified as ‘carnivorous’, a plant must possess the following characteristics:

Caring for your carnivorous plants whilst you’re on holiday

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:35:20 GMT

It’s nearly time to go on holiday, but your carnivorous plants can’t come along!

Tillandsia: after flowering

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:54:18 GMT

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.

Carnivorous plants: nitrogen at any cost

Julien Hoffmann — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:48:06 GMT

Carnivorous plants are even better adapted to their environment than one might imagine. Indeed, the variety and complexity of the traps they devise never fail to amaze the curious.

Carnivorous plants in VIETNAM

Julien Hoffmann — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:32:45 GMT

Epenthes hybrid?

A guide to sowing carnivorous plant seeds: how to ensure successful germination

Julien Hoffmann — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:06:49 GMT

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…