Water
Use rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Tap water can contain minerals that slowly damage sensitive carnivorous plants.
Light
Most species need strong light. Venus flytraps and Sarracenia prefer several hours of direct sun; tropical species may prefer bright filtered light.
Soil
Never use ordinary potting soil or fertilizer. Use an appropriate nutrient-poor carnivorous-plant substrate.
Dormancy
Temperate plants such as Venus flytraps and Sarracenia need a winter rest. Tropical Nepenthes do not follow the same dormancy cycle.
Feeding
Do not force-feed or fertilize the traps. Healthy plants normally catch what they need naturally.
Ask the species
Exact care depends on the species or hybrid. Contact us before purchase and we will help you choose the right plant.