Articles about Winter from the Karnivores nursery blog.https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:25:29 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/stratification-of-carnivorous-plant-seeds-a-boost-to-germination/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/stratification-of-carnivorous-plant-seeds-a-boost-to-germination/Stratification is a horticultural technique that involves subjecting seeds to specific temperature and humidity conditions in order to simulate natural winter conditions and thereby promote germination.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:20:20 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dormancy-in-carnivorous-plants-a-well-deserved-rest/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dormancy-in-carnivorous-plants-a-well-deserved-rest/Dormancy is a natural phenomenon that enables plants to survive in adverse environmental conditions. Carnivorous plants, just like their non-carnivorous relatives, also go through periods of dormancy.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:22:58 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sowing-cephalotus-seeds/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sowing-cephalotus-seeds/Cephalotus, a carnivorous plant native to Australia, fascinates with its jug-shaped traps. Growing it from seed is a delicate and demanding process, but oh so rewarding! Here’s how to go about it. In my experience, stratification sometimes works better...Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:45:26 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-binata-var-dichotoma-mount-ruapehu/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-binata-var-dichotoma-mount-ruapehu/Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand is home to a very special Drosera, which you can find for sale on karnivores.comFri, 23 Jun 2023 12:17:20 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dionaea-a-comprehensive-guide-to-caring-for-your-carnivorous-plant/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dionaea-a-comprehensive-guide-to-caring-for-your-carnivorous-plant/Introduction: Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the ‘Dionaea’ or ‘Venus flytrap’, is a carnivorous plant measuring around ten centimetres in diameter and is one of the most fascinating plants in existence.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:06:13 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/rustic/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/rustic/…and those who still have doubts about the cold hardiness of certain carnivorous plants, particularly those of the genus Sarracenia…Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:27:27 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-revival-of-a-carnivorous-plant/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-revival-of-a-carnivorous-plant/This winter, the cold weather caused the above-ground parts of our Drosera capensis to wither away. The same will no doubt have happened to yours, if the plants were exposed to frost.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:10:19 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/visible-effects-of-the-cold-on-carnivorous-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/visible-effects-of-the-cold-on-carnivorous-plants/You may have noticed this with your carnivorous plants: some of them tend to turn a vivid red when the nights start to get cold.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:40:35 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/snow-as-insulation/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/snow-as-insulation/If you grow carnivorous plants outdoors, you may be wondering what effect snow has on them and their environment. Well, it has a very positive effect, as it helps to keep the soil at a temperature close to 0°C, preventing the roots from being subjected to excessive frost damage. […]Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:59:01 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/ice-trap/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/ice-trap/Following the cold spell in mid-December (very severe and prolonged frosts), we can see that the traps on our plants grown outdoors – in a large container of light-coloured peat exposed to the elements – are in perfect condition, so much so that the Sarracenia purpurea traps are quickly covered in iceWed, 16 Mar 2022 12:55:53 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sedge-plants-in-winter/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sedge-plants-in-winter/Mexican Pinguicula are distinctive in that they flower during, or just before, their dormant period. Pinguicula ‘Aphrodite’, a hybrid of P. agnata and P. moctezumae, brings a splash of colour in the middle of winter.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:52:54 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://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/dionees-at-the-end-of-winter/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dionees-at-the-end-of-winter/Winter isn’t over yet, especially in north-eastern France! But we can start to take stock of how our outdoor carnivorous plants are faring.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:24:34 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cold-induced-redness/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/cold-induced-redness/The foliage of hardy, perennial carnivorous plants begins to turn red as soon as temperatures drop below 0°C. This phenomenon is particularly striking in certain Sarracenia species, whose foliage persists throughout the winter.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:31:03 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-help-tillandsia-survive-the-winter/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-to-help-tillandsia-survive-the-winter/Winter does not provide the ideal conditions for Tillandsia, which are accustomed to a warm, humid and bright climate. Here are a few ideas to help them get through the winter more comfortably, looking at each key point.Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:30:26 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsia