EASY GROWERS for BEGINNERS
So you just got bitten by the carni-bug?
Great!! We hereby officially welcome you to the beginner carnivorous plant hobbyist obsession.... addiction.... er....SECTION
While you chew on this idea, here are some fun facts to digest:
- Carnivorous plant species are found across the globe on every continent, except Antarctica
- Till date, over 1000 species and subspecies of carnivorous plants have been formally described
- The infamous venus flytrap is internationally listed as vulnerable on the endangered plant species list
- Africa as a continent, contains about 65 carnivorous plant species alone. Most of these are sticky sundews and many of them occur in our very own Southern Africa
- Anyone can grow carnivorous plants. Most species only requires low-nutrient soil, distilled water, sufficient sunlight and a friendly greeting each morning to thrive
- Jumping in head first into the carnivorous plant world can be overwhelming. Be sure to check out our recommended websites for an introduction to carnivorous plants and further reading
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Many carnivorous plant species do not need terrariums, fancy grow lights, home made jungles or greenhouses, and depending on the species will do just fine in a sheltered spot on a windowsill with very bright light, a sunny patio or outdoors in direct sun as a bug-munching feature next to your swimming pool
Featured here, is a handpicked selection of easy to grow carnivorous plants and supplies to get you started on growing your very own insect-eating plant collection - highly recommended for the beginner carnivorous plant enthusiast
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