If you’re looking for an interesting plant to grow, then the mysterious Venus Flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula) might be for you! This type of plant isn’t known for its attractiveness. Rather, the Venus Flytrap plant is known for its unique ability to eat meat and protein. This plant’s main diet is insects. The insects provide […]
Tag Archives: Carnivorous Plants
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May
May
Carnivorous plants are often considered exotic and difficult to grow. This is part of the allure of carnivorous plants as well as their unusual anatomical and nutritional habits. Not all carnivorous plants are difficult to care for. While they require more care then most houseplants, the following carnivorous plants can be grown on sunny windowsills […]
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Apr
Apr
Carnivorous plants are usually found in swamps, marshes, and marshy lands. These areas have acidic soil and water with little nutrients. Most plants cannot survive in this harsh environment, but carnivorous plants create a lack of nutrients that bugs absorb. Carnivorous bromeliads, Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants in Florida Carnivorous Pitcher Plants There are […]
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Nov
Nov
The concept of a carnivorous garden plays with the imagination. These exotic, fairy tale like creatures can be cultivated to munch on your insects in the wilds of your suburban jungle. Set up a large planter outside, on your porch or in the kitchen to unleash terror on the creepy crawlies. Plants to Try If […]
When people think of carnivorous plants, Venus flytraps and pitcher plants usually come to mind first. However, the ingeniously carnivorous plants of the world live in aquatic habitats and act according to a completely different rule. Let’s dive into the waters of the aquatic carnivorous and learn about two of these creatures: bladderworts and aquatic […]
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Feb
Feb
1. Frogs are OLD! Frogs have been around for about 190 million years! It is assumed they developed their strong legs to help them hop away from, and avoid, dinosaur predators who were trying to eat them. This could also be why some are poisonous! It would prevent dinosaurs or other predators from snacking on […]
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Jul
Jul
1. A Real Laser Every Evil Genius needs a cool weapon. What could be better than a real, right-from-the-movies laser from WickedLasers.com? Don’t ever call this a laser pointer – you can light cigars and cigarettes with the Spyder version (which ranges between $999 – $3499.) Unique features of the Spyder Series include: • Water-proof […]
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May
May
As humans, many of us eat meat without giving it a second thought. I’ll be honest. I enjoy a good steak; I love fresh fish; and my favorite dish is fried chicken. However, over the years, many people have become vegetarians as a show of respect for the animal kingdom and because it is believed […]