In our blog section you will find more information about how to care for your Carnivorous Plants, Cacti and Succulents.
New to these rare plants? Please have a look at our ‘Guide for Beginners’. In this blogpost we have put together some general care instructions and an introduction to the quirky plants we offer on our website.
Browse our beginners plants for a selection of plants that are easy to start with.
Guide for Carnivorous Plant Beginners
Buying your first Carnivorous Plant can be a very exciting experience. These fascinating plants deserve a place in everyone’s home or garden, as carnivorous plants are impressive plants which will live for years. But how do you care for a carnivorous plant? The easiest plants to grow are Venus Flytraps, Sundews
Why Is My Venus Flytrap Turning Black? 8 Causes and How to Fix Them
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Fungus Gnats in Your Houseplants? Let Carnivorous Plants Help
Tiny black flies around your houseplants? Learn what fungus gnats are, why they love winter, and how butterworts and sundews help catch them naturally.
How to Care for Cacti in Winter (UK Guide)
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Cactus Care for Beginners: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to keep a cactus healthy indoors: how much light and water, the right compost and pot, feeding, and how to get flowers.
How to Repot a Cactus (Without Getting Spiked)
A step-by-step guide to repotting a cactus safely: when to do it, the tools that save your fingers, the right compost and pot, and aftercare.
How to Care for Succulents Indoors
Keep your succulents plump, colourful and compact. How much light and water they need, the right compost, winter care, propagation and common problems.
Growing Carnivorous Plants Outside in the UK: How to Make a Bog Garden
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Growing Your Own Carnivorous Plants
In this blogpost we’ll provide you with some tips and tricks to make sure your Carnivorous Plant seeds will have most success to grow into
How to care for Nepenthes?
Nepenthes is found in Jungles all over the world. This species likes a tropical climate, which is why it is best to keep Monkey Cup
Do I need to feed my Carnivorous Plant?
Carnivorous plants learned to survive by eating insects through evolution. As the soil in a bog or pond is of very poor in nutrition, catching
How to keep Carnivorous Plants in a Terrarium
A terrarium is a great way to grow and display carnivorous plants. They maintain humidity and the carnivorous plants help you eliminate insects and pests
Dormancy Period Carnivorous Plants
The growing season is at its final as soon as it is getting colder outside, the sun is shining less brightly and insects are going
Overwintering Venus Flytraps
With the onset of autumn the Venus Flytrap will start the process of entering dormancy. Think of dormancy as a rest or sleep where the growth
Why have the Pitchers of my Sarracenia turned brown?
We will provide you with the main reasons why the pitchers of your Sarracenia will turn brown. In addition, we will give you tips on
Growing Carnivorous Plants outside
Carnivorous plants are found all over the world in many different climates, and some will grow very well outside in the UK. If you just
Guide for Carnivorous Plant Compost
Carnivorous plants cannot stand ‘normal’ potting soil. Normal potting soil often contains nutrients and other substances for flowers and plants. Carnivorous plants – through roots
Propagation Time
From February till approximately June we are working on propagating our stock. This is a period where a part of our stock is not available..
Guide to Water for Carnivorous Plants
Why do Carnivorous Plants prefer rainwater? Carnivorous plants naturally grow in poor acidic conditions and they are very sensitive to the water they grow in. Hard
Pests & Diseases
Carnivorous Plants may eat insects, but there are still a few that can get their own back! There are biological and organic controls that can
Introduction New Owners
We are Simon and Marit and we took over South West Carnivorous Plants from Alistair and Jenny Pearce in 2021…
