What Is Carnivorous Plants Climate?
Carnivorous plants are found in nearly every climate on earth. The carnivorous plant grower should mimic the climatic conditions of naturally occurring carnivorous plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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Fly Traps
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Venus fly traps are carnivorous plants that prefer a climate high in humidity. For best growth, you should provide enough moisture to keep roots damp and provide access to full sun.
Pinguicula Plants
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Pinguicula carnivorous plants grow in temperate North American climates. They have a dormant period in winter during which they form tight buds made of leaves that look like scales.
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Pitcher Plants
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Carnivorous pitcher plants enjoy acidic soils in savannas, bogs, swamps and meadows. Pitcher plants prefer nitrogen-deficient soils.
Bromeliads
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Bromeliads are a family of carnivorous plants that thrive in tropical and warm temperate climates. South America is home to the greatest number of bromeliad species due to its tropical and subtropical climates.
Sundew
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The sundew family of carnivorous plants can be found on every continent on the planet with the exception of Antarctica. Sundew plants can grow in nearly any soil or climate.
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References
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