How to grow carnivorous plants

A significant portion of carnivorous plants is fairly easy to cultivate with a little care. While some species may require certain experience, most plants will thrive if a few simple yet crucial rules are followed. Below, you can find how to grow carnivorous plants based on their species.

Carnivorous plants grow in nutrient-poor soils, so one of the essential conditions for their successful cultivation is adhering to this requirement. Regular potting soil, cactus mix, or similar ready-made blends are unsuitable for these plants.

Another important factor is providing the necessary light and air humidity, depending on the specific type of plant.

Lastly, watering with soft water is vital. Hard water is, in the long run, harmful to carnivorous plants, with some exceptions.

Bladderworts (Utricularia) — Bladderworts (*Utricularia*)

How to grow carnivorous plants — Venus flytraps (*Dionaea muscipula*)

Albany pitcher plants (Cephalotus follicularis) — Albany pitcher plants (*Cephalotus follicularis*)

Drosera capensis Compact leaf — Sundews (*Drosera*)

Sarracenia 'Přemysl Otakar I' x leucophylla — Pitcher plants (*Sarracenia*)

Butterworts (Pinguicula) — Butterworts (*Pinguicula*)