What Is a Carnivorous Plant? Simply speaking, a carnivorous plant is one that eats insects as part of its regular diet. All plants take in carbon dioxide and use sunlight to convert it to food to ...

There are currently around 630 species of carnivorous plant known to science. Although most meat-eating plants consume insects, larger plants are capable of digesting reptiles and small mammals.

However carnivorous plants can be tricky to grow, so Sophie shares some tips for greater success. The most common plants you’ll find in nurseries are sarracenias and Venus flytraps.

Overwatering is the most common problem and some plants, including cacti and carnivorous plants, don’t need feeding often ...

Hundreds of carnivorous plants were displayed this weekend at Bogotá’s botanical garden in an exhibit that invited visitors ...