Can you raise carnivorous plants at home? Know some precautions

Very famous for their representations in cartoons, Carnivorous Plants are seen as something even dangerous by some people.

However, this danger is not real unless you are an insect.

That's because Carnivorous Plants actually attract small animals, like insects, to capture them. That's why they are also called insectivores.

Here in Brazil they are very common, so much so that our country is the second country with the highest number of these plants.

Its leaves are true traps that enclose insects that land on them, there are several types of traps depending on each species.

But as for cultivation, which is what we want to inform you here, we have some tips that will be crucial when having such a plant at home.

If you want to know what they are, read on.

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Growing carnivorous plants at home

Cultivation may contain some specificities that breeders should be aware of if they want this plant to grow.

For these plants, try to recreate the natural habitat as much as possible, which will also depend on each species.

In general, you can choose to place them near a window or open places so that they can feed well.

That is, catching insects.

As for the soil, a good tip is to prepare this land, which does not need to be rich in nutrients. You can use moss, sand and tree fern powder.

Watering care

Carnivorous plants generally require more humid soils, which will imply constant and preferably daily watering.

A good tip is to use your own rainwater, because you can be sure that your little plant will love it!

In addition, you should always be checking the moisture in that soil, and to do this is quite simple: just feel the earth with your fingertips.

Lighting and ambiance

As already mentioned, trying to recreate the natural habitat of this plant is the goal. Look for which species specifically you have at home.

Once again bringing to the general, these plants do not usually grow in environments with a lot of wind and low humidity.

Remember: they must always be humid.

A good tip is to pay attention to the moss that was used at the time of planting, because as soon as it decomposes, the plant will have to change its location.

Finally, avoid trying to feed them, as they will make sure to hunt these insects themselves, okay?

Pay attention to all the tips so that your “predator” lives well!

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