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: Do not use standard potting soil or fertilizer. They need a nutrient-poor mix, usually sphagnum peat moss and perlite .

Troubleshoot (like blackening traps or mold) carnivorous plant

: Never use tap water; the minerals will kill them. Use only rainwater, distilled water, or deionized water . : Do not use standard potting soil or fertilizer

Many carnivorous plants, like the wild Venus Flytrap , are endangered or threatened due to habitat loss and poaching. Always buy from reputable nurseries like Sarracenia House that sell lab-grown or nursery-propagated plants rather than those taken from the wild. If you'd like to start your own collection, I can help you: Pick the for your climate Find a reputable seller near you Use only rainwater, distilled water, or deionized water

There are over 600 species of carnivorous plants, but they generally fall into three main categories based on how they catch their prey:

: They are sun-lovers. A bright, south-facing windowsill or a dedicated grow light is essential.

Thinking of keeping a carnivorous plant as a "pet"? They aren't like regular houseplants. According to experts at California Carnivores and Carnivorous Plant Nursery , here are the golden rules: