Q&A with Dr. Jeff Shafer (aka 'nepenthesgod')
27 Jun 2018
I recently got the chance to speak with US grower Dr. Jeff Shafer. Long-standing members of the CP community will probably remember Jeff's website 'Plants With Attitude'... Read More...
A Tour of Chester Zoo's Nepenthes Collection
13 Jun 2018
Chester Zoo is home to one of the largest carnivorous plant collections in the UK. Last week I visited the zoo for a tour of their National Plant Collection of Nepenthes. Read More...
How to divide and repot Sarracenia, by Phil Wilson
18 Apr 2018 - Guest Post
In this detailed guide to Sarracenia propagation you'll learn how to divide and repot your pitcher plants, and discover ways to quickly multiply rarer plants using rhizome cuttings. Read More...
Catching up with Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants
5 Apr 2018
Hampshire Carnivorous Plants is probably the best known specialist nursery in the UK. Owner Matt is currently preparing for the nursery’s 20th year exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show... Read More...
Q&A with Native Exotics nursery
2 Feb 2018
Native Exotics is a carnivorous plant nursery based in Trumansburg, NY. I spoke with founder Ryan Georgia and his business partner Michael Kevin Smith about the company's startup origins... Read More...
Nepenthes Guide 2018 Upgrade: In Situ Species Photos
1 Jan 2018
Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2018, I've upgraded my Nepenthes Interactive Guide with a frequently-requested feature: species photographs. Read More...
5 Gift Ideas for Carnivorous Plant Growers
5 Dec 2017
The growing season for Venus flytraps and Sarracenia might be over, but that needn't leave you stumped for gift ideas when buying for a carnivorous plant grower. Read More...
Gallery: Christian Klein nursery tour
21 Nov 2017
Last week I visited Christian Klein's nursery in Germany. Having heard so much about his carnivorous plants, I was excited to see his collection for myself. Read More...
20 CP growers you should follow on Instagram
10 Nov 2017
There is a thriving carnivorous plant scene on Instagram. I spoke to the growers behind some of my favourite accounts about their collections and growing setups... Read More...
Carnivorous plants for kids, w/ Green Fingered George
31 Oct 2017
With their striking shapes, amazing colours, and bloodthirsty diets, carnivorous plants like venus flytraps and pitcher plants can be perfect for young growers. Read More...
FAQ: Why is my Venus flytrap turning black?
4 Oct 2017
If your flytrap's leaves are turning black, don't panic - traps can die for many different reasons and this is rarely fatal to the plant. Five common causes are... Read More...
Q&A with Domonick Gravine of Redleaf Exotics
28 Sep 2017
Redleaf Exotics is based in Brooklyn, NY. Owned by Domonick Gravine, this new nursery has already made a name for itself by offering top-quality seed grown Nepenthes. Read More...