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May 2026
May 4
Five Carnivorous Plants That Actually Work as Houseplants
Not every carnivorous plant needs a bog garden, a greenhouse, or a cold frame. These five are perfectly happy on…
May 1
Beginners Guide
What to buy, where to get it, and the three things you absolutely must get right. A no-nonsense starter guide…
April 2026
Apr 24
Plant Troubleshooting Guide
The complete troubleshooting guide. Start with the most common causes, then use the symptom lookup to diagnose exactly what's going…
Apr 23
No Brain, No Problem
How does a Venus flytrap count to two? How does a Utricularia bladder fire faster than a blink? The electrical…
Apr 22
Buying Guide
A no-nonsense guide to the nurseries worth trusting, the red flags to avoid, and why where you buy matters as…
Apr 21
Spring Care Guide
The most important season in the carnivorous plant calendar — what's waking up, what needs doing, and what order to…
Apr 20
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…
Apr 19
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…
Apr 18
The World of Sundews
Over 200 species spanning every continent but Antarctica — and yet most people have only ever heard of one. A…
Apr 8
Watering Methods
Both camps have thriving plants. Both camps have confident opinions. Here's how to actually decide which method is right for…
Apr 2
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…
Apr 1
The Most Bizarre Carnivores
Everyone knows the Venus flytrap. Here are the plants that make it look boring.