5 plants
Carnivorous Plants: 5 Care Guides
Insect-trapping plants with unusual needs: low-mineral water and plenty of light.
Butterwort
Pinguicula moranensis
Carnivorous
Cape Sundew
Drosera capensis
Carnivorous
Purple Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia purpurea
Carnivorous
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes ventricosa
Carnivorous
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Carnivorous
About this list
Most carnivorous plants are harmed by tap water and fertilizer. Use rain, distilled or reverse-osmosis water.
Quick answers
How often do carnivorous plants need watering?
The most common schedule among these 5 plants is every 1-2 weeks, but check each plant's own guide because needs vary with light, pot size and season.
What light do carnivorous plants prefer?
The most common light need among these plants is bright, direct.
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