A look at the Nepenthes breeding program at Predatory Plants
1 Jul 2017
Based in San Francisco, Predatory Plants is a carnivorous plant nursery owned by Josh Brown. Last year they announced their internal Nepenthes hybridisation program... Read More...
How to use the CPS Seed Bank
19 Jun 2017
If you want to grow carnivorous plants from seed - and support a great cause while you're at it - then joining the CPS is one of the best things you can do. Read More...
Q&A with Peter D'Amato of California Carnivores
4 Jun 2017
Peter D'Amato is owner and founder of California Carnivores, the largest retail carnivorous plant nursery in the US. He's also author of The Savage Garden... Read More...
Q&A with Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenias
15 May 2017
I recently got the opportunity to speak with Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenias, the NCCPG National Collection holder of Sarracenia pitcher plants... Read More...
Beginner's Guide to Sarracenia Now Available
7 May 2017
Just in time for the start of the Sarracenia growing season and the opening of the first flowers, I have published my Beginner's Guide to North American Pitcher Plants. Read More...
FAQ: What should I feed my Venus flytrap?
26 Apr 2017
Venus flytraps are cool, and feeding them is fun. What's more, even the healthiest plant will eventually slow down its growth if it doesn't catch any prey... Read More...
Growing Requirements of Nepenthes Hybrids
4 Apr 2017
I've just updated The Nepenthes Interactive Guide with a new feature: The Hybrid Calculator. Read More...
FAQ: How did carnivorous plants evolve?
2 Apr 2017
If you've ever watched a Venus flytrap snap shut on a struggling insect, or seen the elaborate trickery used by pitcher plants to lure their prey, you may have wondered... Read More...
New Resource Launched: The Nepenthes Guide
16 Mar 2017
The Nepenthes Interactive Guide is now online. This resource is aimed at helping all growers of tropical pitcher plants, and covers all 160+ species in the genus... Read More...
First Guide: Automating Terrariums
9 Mar 2017
Anyone who's ever thought of building a carnivorous plant terrarium would do well to check out my new guide on intelligent automation... Read More...
Hello World!
6 Mar 2017
Welcome to Tom’s Carnivores. Whether you're a long-time greenhouse grower or simply curious about venus flytraps, I hope to make this website your go-to place... Read More...