The Bog Blog

Cultivation — April 24, 2026

Plant Troubleshooting Guide

The complete troubleshooting guide. Start with the most common causes, then use the symptom lookup to diagnose exactly what's going wrong.

Science — April 23, 2026

No Brain, No Problem

How does a Venus flytrap count to two? How does a Utricularia bladder fire faster than a blink? The electrical lives of carnivorous plants are stranger, and more sophisticated, than…

Cultivation — April 22, 2026

Buying Guide

A no-nonsense guide to the nurseries worth trusting, the red flags to avoid, and why where you buy matters as much as what you buy.

Cultivation — April 21, 2026

Spring Care Guide

The most important season in the carnivorous plant calendar — what's waking up, what needs doing, and what order to do it in.

Science — April 20, 2026

The Same Solution, Twelve Times Over

Carnivory evolved independently at least 12 times across the plant kingdom. That's not a coincidence — it's one of the most striking examples of convergent evolution on Earth.

Flora & Fauna — April 19, 2026

Sarracenia & Heliamphora Collector’s Guide

Two genera, one continent, and a fascinating evolutionary divergence. A deep dive into the most collectable pitcher plants in the northern hemisphere.

Flora & Fauna — April 18, 2026

The World of Sundews

Over 200 species spanning every continent but Antarctica — and yet most people have only ever heard of one. A deep dive into the most diverse carnivorous genus on Earth.

Cultivation — April 8, 2026

Watering Methods

Both camps have thriving plants. Both camps have confident opinions. Here's how to actually decide which method is right for what you're growing.

Cultivation — April 2, 2026

My Favorite Soil Mixes for Carnivorous Plants

Regular potting mix will kill your plants. Here's what to use instead — from beginner-friendly premade mixes to DIY recipes for every genus.

Flora & Fauna — April 1, 2026

The Most Bizarre Carnivores

Everyone knows the Venus flytrap. Here are the plants that make it look boring.