Carnivorous Plant Gardens
Carnivorous plants are accustomed to poor soil and soggy conditions. Carnivorous plant gardens should resemble the natural growing environment so that the plants survive. Carnivorous plants need to eat insects for nitrogen and nutrients that are missing in the soil. Does this Spark an idea?
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One part sand and two parts peat moss mixed together will closely resemble the wild habitat of carnivorous plants and hold water to give the plant the soggy conditions needed. Regular potting soil is high in nutrients and can burn the roots of the carnivorous plants.
Food
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Carnivorous plants do not need fertilizer or plant food. These plants eat insects for nutrients and nitrogen. Flies, ants, small moths and other small insects can be introduced to the plants once a month.
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Plants
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Northern pitcher plants, Venus fly traps and sundews can be planted in a carnivorous garden, but will need to be spread apart so the plants are not competing for the food source.
Light
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In its natural habitat, a bog, carnivorous plants rarely have obstructions blocking the sunlight. Plants must have enough hours of sunlight. A southern exposure is the best.
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