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Hi i was wondering what types of bugs you recommend feeding indoor carnivorous plants like sundews nepenthes and butterworts. I have no bugs in my house mabie a flys every couple months but thats it. Any information would be helpfull, thank you bye.
Bugs are actually one of the least important things about growing carnivorous plants. Carnivorous plants are plants first and foremost. As with all plants, sunlight and water are the most important parts of their care. Insects are only a source of fertilizer, not a source of energy. Carnivorous plants are very good at capturing bugs on their own, but they need your help to get sunlight and water!
If you want to feed them bugs, use insects that are small enough to fit onto the leaves or in the pitchers. If the insects are too large, they will likely rot on the leaves.
You can also use fertilizers, but you need to use them correctly so that you don't burn the roots of your plants. For more information about the appropriate use of fertilizers, watch the Grow Carnivorous Plants DVD series.
http://www.cobraplant.com/DVD
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
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Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
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