Carnivorous Plant Doctor

Have a question about the care of your plants? You probably will find your answer here.

We have posted the most common questions that our customers have asked us over the years. The format is one of listing the problem, and then giving a brief answer that covers 95% of the cases. Read on if you want to learn more details.

If you can’t find your answer here, feel free to email us at info@plantsforkids.com

1. Why did the leaves on my Venus Flytrap turn black?

2. The Venus Flytraps are small. How do I get them to grow bigger?

3. Why are my Pitcher Plant leaves turning brown at the edges?

4. How do I give my Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps the dormant rest they require in the winter?

5. Do my plants need fertilizer?

6. Should I transplant the plant when I get it?

7. I just got a carnivorous plant that I will be giving away as a gift. How do I take care of it until then?

8. Is the plant I received fully-grown?

9. Should I buy bugs to feed my Carnivorous Plant as there are no bugs in my house?

10. If I buy Venus Flytraps, will they control the fly problem in my house?

11. Are the plants toxic?

12. Which window should I place my Carnivorous Plant?

13. I bought a Nepenthes Pitcher Plant. Does it need cold in the winter also?

14. Are Carnivorous Plants autotrophs, or are Venus Flytraps an exception?

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