Do Butterworts Eat Flies?

Do Butterworts Eat Flies

Butterworts may not be as popular as Venus flytraps, but when it comes to eating bugs these plants can hold their own. But just how effective is the pinguicula when it comes to flies? Can they eat these common household pests and help you get rid of them? The sticky leaves on butterworts traps flies … Read more

Are Butterworts Succulents?

Are Butterworts Succulents

Mexican butterworts come in different colors and variants, but most of them look like succulent plants. Is this just an uncanny resemblance or should butterworts be classified as succulents? The answer can be quite complicated but this article will simplify it for you. Mexican butterworts transform into succulent plants during winter. But butterworts are not … Read more

Are Butterworts Poisonous?

are butterworts poisonous

Butterworts (pinguicula) are carnivorous plants that feed on insects and other small animals. If you have ever seen bugs stuck or eaten by one of these, you have probably wondered, are these plants toxic? Is it safe to have them at home? Those questions will all be answered here. Butterworts are not poisonous to humans … Read more

Do Pitcher Plants Eat Frogs?

Do Pitcher Plants Eat Frogs

When feeding your pitcher plant, what do you usually give it? For most people that would be insects, fish food or mealworms. But you have probably seen or heard stories of pitcher plants eating frogs. Is this true and should you allow your plant to consume them? Pitcher plants often feed on small insects, but … Read more

Do Pitcher Plants Bloom?

Do Pitcher Plants Bloom

When we hear of pitcher plants, the first thing that springs to mind is that of a meat eater. Their pitchers lure bugs and eat them. While these are efficient carnivores, they do produce flowers which are as exotic and fascinating as the rest of the plant. The process itself is quite interesting. Pitcher plants … Read more