Whether you're a seasoned grower or a beginner enthusiast, we've got you covered! As a specialist store, we grow and sell more than 3⁄4 of the known carnivorous plant species from around the world, along with many varieties of each, offering the largest variety of insect-eating plants that South Africa has to offer
Welcome to our
Tips & Tricks for Growing Carnivorous Plants in South Africa: Grow like a PRO
video series!
Every online order comes with a free downloadable care sheet, tailored specifically for growing different carnivorous plant species in South Africa. This handy guide will ensure you have all the information you need right at your fingertips
In this section, we’ll share a series of informative videos from our live sessions where we answer specific questions asked by our customers. Each video is packed with valuable insights to help you cultivate a thriving carnivorous plant collection in the unique South African climate
Have another burning question? Let us know and we'll cover it as we go along
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PLANT CARE · Growing carnivorous plants in South Africa
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Discover Carnivorous Plants in South Africa
Welcome to Cultivo, where we specialise in carnivorous plants that add intrigue to your home or garden. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned enthusiast, our diverse range caters to every level of experience.
Beginner's Guide to Carnivorous Plants
Explore our selection based on where you'll grow them:
- Indoors: Choose from sundews, Mexican butterwort, tropical pitcher plants (monkey cups), and more.
- Outdoors: Opt for Venus flytraps, trumpet pitcher plants, purple pitcher plants, and others suited to varying sunlight.
Ready to Advance?
Once confident, progress to more challenging species:
- Indoors: Consider cobra lilies, sun pitchers, or Albany pitcher plants.
- Outdoors: Grow cobra lilies, forkleaf sundews, and parrot pitcher plants in shaded or sunny spots.
Learn about dormancy and plant care, and get answers to common questions to help you succeed with your carnivorous plants.
Explore our range of carnivorous plants for beginners here.
THE HELP FILES: GROW LIKE A PRO
Plant care: Venus fly traps
The complete beginners guide with basic care instructions. Learn how to grow carnivorous plants in our South African climate
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