<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We’ve likely all had some run-in with a carnivorous plant.&lt;/strong&gt; I brought one of those little Venus flytraps home from the hardware store, even though I had no idea how to care for it. Maybe you have marveled at the wide array of these plants at your local botanical garden. Or maybe you just know the man-eating Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors! However you found them, you have probably figured out that these plants are in a league of their own. Proper carnivorous plant care is incredibly specific. They are a whole subsect of plants, and they might just get you if you do not care for them correctly. So I invited Damon from California Carnivores to help. He is a carnivorous plant expert (learned from Peter D'Amato) and is going to teach us everything we need to know to grow them indoors! Let's jump in!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;In this episode, we learn:&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;[02:35] Damon’s history with carnivorous plants&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[07:28] What are carnivorous plants? What makes up a carnivorous plant?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[13:25] Where to find carnivorous plants in the wild&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[16:33] Why conservation of carnivorous plants is a must&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[19:01] How long have carnivorous plants been around?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[20:09] Damon shares what he thinks of Little Shop of Horrors musical&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[22:07] General care rules for growing carnivorous plants indoors&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[23:00] The right kind of water for carnivorous plants (and how to identify them in a store!)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[25:23] How the “tray method” replicates a bog environment at home&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[27:39] The best carnivorous plants to grow indoors (Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, butterworts)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[31:06] What is the best growing media for carnivorous plants?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[33:43] Why you shouldn’t use terracotta pots for your carnivorous plants&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[35:00] What’s the ideal sunlight for carnivorous plants (+ grow lights!)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[37:04] Should you fertilize carnivorous plants?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[39:31] How to feed your Venus flytrap and Cape sundews&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[41:54] Fertilizing your pitcher plants!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[44:14 How much humidity do carnivorous plants need?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[45:22] How to make your Venus flytrap go dormant&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[46:39] Can you fertilize your carnivorous plants even if they’re catching bugs?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[47:15] Can you overwater sundews and butterworts?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[48:11] Taking care of your Mexican butterworts&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[49:36] Damon’s recommended beginner carnivorous plants&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[51:03] Should you still buy Venus flytraps even when they’re not sustainably sourced?&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;[53:46] Where to find Damon, his book &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3LkqN68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;‘The Savage Garden,’&lt;/a&gt; and nursery resources!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Mentioned in our conversation:&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3LkqN68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;The Savage Garden&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://water.usgs.gov/nwsum/WSP2425/history.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Wetlands Reclamation Act&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://icl-growingsolutions.com/ornamental-horticulture/super-brands/osmocote/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Osmocote&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3uxjimh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Maxsea All-Purpose Nutrient Fertilizer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;California Carnivores YouTube video: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/ZzJ7jq9I4SY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Winter Dormancy for Temperate Plants in Cold Climates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;For Damon's detailed carnivorous plants care guide,&lt;/h2&gt; 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Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness

Carnivorous Plants: Care Guide and Types of Carnivorous Plants for Indoor Growing - Best of Growing Joy Replay

JUN 16, 202657 MIN
Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Carnivorous Plants: Care Guide and Types of Carnivorous Plants for Indoor Growing - Best of Growing Joy Replay

JUN 16, 202657 MIN

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We’ve likely all had some run-in with a carnivorous plant. I brought one of those little Venus flytraps home from the hardware store, even though I had no idea how to care for it. Maybe you have marveled at the wide array of these plants at your local botanical garden. Or maybe you just know the man-eating Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors! However you found them, you have probably figured out that these plants are in a league of their own. Proper carnivorous plant care is incredibly specific. They are a whole subsect of plants, and they might just get you if you do not care for them correctly. So I invited Damon from California Carnivores to help. He is a carnivorous plant expert (learned from Peter D'Amato) and is going to teach us everything we need to know to grow them indoors! Let's jump in!   In this episode, we learn: [02:35] Damon’s history with carnivorous plants [07:28] What are carnivorous plants? What makes up a carnivorous plant? [13:25] Where to find carnivorous plants in the wild [16:33] Why conservation of carnivorous plants is a must [19:01] How long have carnivorous plants been around? [20:09] Damon shares what he thinks of Little Shop of Horrors musical [22:07] General care rules for growing carnivorous plants indoors [23:00] The right kind of water for carnivorous plants (and how to identify them in a store!) [25:23] How the “tray method” replicates a bog environment at home [27:39] The best carnivorous plants to grow indoors (Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, butterworts) [31:06] What is the best growing media for carnivorous plants? [33:43] Why you shouldn’t use terracotta pots for your carnivorous plants [35:00] What’s the ideal sunlight for carnivorous plants (+ grow lights!) [37:04] Should you fertilize carnivorous plants? [39:31] How to feed your Venus flytrap and Cape sundews [41:54] Fertilizing your pitcher plants! [44:14 How much humidity do carnivorous plants need? [45:22] How to make your Venus flytrap go dormant [46:39] Can you fertilize your carnivorous plants even if they’re catching bugs? [47:15] Can you overwater sundews and butterworts? [48:11] Taking care of your Mexican butterworts [49:36] Damon’s recommended beginner carnivorous plants [51:03] Should you still buy Venus flytraps even when they’re not sustainably sourced? [53:46] Where to find Damon, his book ‘The Savage Garden,’ and nursery resources!   Mentioned in our conversation: The Savage Garden Wetlands Reclamation Act Osmocote Maxsea All-Purpose Nutrient Fertilizer California Carnivores YouTube video: Winter Dormancy for Temperate Plants in Cold Climates   For Damon's detailed carnivorous plants care guide, check out the full show notes and blog here!     Follow Damon:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTok   Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Growing Joy with Maria by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy YouTube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.