💬 If you’ve ever tried to grow a Venus flytrap or a monkey cup and thought, “Am I watering this right?” or “When do I repot?” - you’re exactly who I had in mind when I made Cultivo's Carnivorous Plants for Beginners range even easier.
Same plants. Same quality. Just a whole lot less to worry about. Perfect for South African growers, every plant in this range is locally grown, fully acclimatised and now comes with a setup that takes the guesswork out of watering, trays and repotting.
Goodbye Guesswork
Before, all Beginner Range plants came in standard nursery pots - the 3-year-old starters in 7.5 cm pots and the larger 4–5-year-olds in 10 cm pots. They grew beautifully, but I often got the same questions:
- “When (and how!) do I repot?”
- “How often do I water?”
- “How deep should the water be?”
- “Which tray should I use?”
- “What soil do I use when I repot?”
So, I simplified it. Every plant now comes pre-potted in our new Deco Planters with a fitted clip-on tray - designed specifically for carnivorous plants.
- Just fill the tray halfway with purified or rainwater - the plant handles the rest.
- No repotting until next August.
- No hunting for trays or worrying about soil mixes.
Unwrap, water, enjoy - done.
Same Trusted Quality - Just Easier
Everything that makes the Beginner Range Cultivo quality stays the same:
- ✔️ Tailored soil mix for each species - we don’t use generic, one-size-fits-all soil for everything. Here’s why that matters →
- ✔️ Locally grown and acclimatised for South African conditions.
- ✔️ Plant labels and tags so you always know what’s what.
- ✔️ A detailed plant care guide with growing instructions and tips written for our climate.
It’s still the range that’s helped hundreds of South African enthusiasts grow carnivorous plants successfully - now with a simpler, ready-to-grow setup.
Learn the Ropes - Naturally
The whole goal of this range is to help you learn the ropes - safely and confidently. Each plant shows you something different:
- Who grows best outdoors.
- Who prefers bright indoor spots.
- And who goes dormant in winter.
If you keep them in their original pots and soil, they’ll go through their full growing season and dormancy cycle naturally - no repotting, no soil changes and no stress. You get to watch and learn how they grow, rest and restart the next season - exactly as they’re meant to.
Where They Grow
- Venus Flytrap (Snap Trap): Full sun outdoors - the brighter, the better.
- Monkey Cups (Nepenthes - Pitfall Trap): Indoors or bright windowsill - loves warmth and light.
- Sundews, Pitchers, Butterworts & Bladderworts: Each with its own trick and rhythm - all easy once you get the hang of them.
Choose Your Size
- 3-Year-Old Plants: Younger starter plants - perfect if you want to watch them grow and change.
- 4–5-Year-Old Plants: Larger plants with some species near-flowering size - instant impact.
All strong, healthy and ready to settle in and grow with you - no matter where you are in South Africa.
🌟 The Cultivo Way
At Cultivo, everything starts with purpose:
We grow every plant ourselves - from seed, division or import.
We sell only what looks awesome and grows strong.
We teach so you can finally grow plants that thrive, not just survive.
The Beginner Range has always been about helping you start right - we’ve just made it even easier to enjoy the journey. Because when the setup’s simple, you can focus on what matters most: growing cool plants that do awesome things.
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