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Best carnivorous plant species to grow in an indoor setting
- While most of the more well known carnivorous plant species, such as the infamous venus flytrap, will thrive in an outdoor setting, you can still grow carnivorous plants indoors
- Butterworts, bladderworts, albany pitcher plants, sun pitchers, cobra lilies, tropical pitcher plants, some sundew species and seedlings are all fantastic candidates for a sunny windowsill or planted terrarium with artificial lighting
- Plants are to receive a minimum of 4-6 hours direct sunlight to grow well. In most cases, a north-facing windowsill is best. Water with distilled water and keep the soil moist by watering every other day (a regular houseplant watering schedule will do just fine)
- Supplement natural light with a full spectrum, artificial light to extend the daylight period if needed. In a terrarium with artificial light setting, a minimum of 12-16 hours is recommended
- Bring some carnivorous plant magic to your terrarium or an otherwise boring windowsill with these recommendations:
