Carnivorous Plants and Supplies
What are Carnivorous Plants?
Carnivorous plants are predatory plants that catch and digest small insects. They eat insects, spiders and depending on the type and size of the plant, it can also digest lizards, mice and other small vertebrates.
Carnivorous plants have specialised leaves that act as a trap. Many of the traps lure their prey with colours, hairs, nector or leaf extensions.
Once caught, the plant digests the prey, absorbing the nutrients.
These plants thrive in almost any environment as long as they remain moist and get enough light.
Where can I buy Carnivorous Plants?
You can purchase carnivorous plants from Plantivorous. Our plants are home-grown, well-maintained and in good health. Plantivorous is based in Lorraine, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape and you can find us at most local Market Day events.
We stock Sundews, American Pitcher plants, Purple pitcher plants, Tropical Pitchers (Nepenthes), Butterworts and Bladderworts.
View our online catalogue on our website, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
You are welcome to pop us an e-mail should you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I water my carnivorous plants with tap water?
This is not recommended.
These plants are sensitive to minerals.
The dissolved minerals in tap water will burn the roots.
Always use mineral-free water with your carnivorous plants, such as rainwater or distilled water.
Is trimming brown, black or dead leaves/traps necessary?
It is not necessary for the plant's health, but many growers like to keep it neat and clean, and trimming dead or dying growth is fine.
Keep in mind that for pitcher plants, the plant can still absorb nutrition from the tube trap even though it is browning or dying.
Do I need to add water to the pitchers?
Adding water to the plant will help retain moisture. The plant will replace these digestive fluids naturally, if kept in good conditions. Rather spray the plant. Most pitcher plants have hoods that act like umbrellas, and naturally shield the fluids, like the Nepenthes. Some, though, do have pitchers open to the rain.
Do they pose a threat to my pets?
Do I have to feed it?
Do they bite?
Do all traps close?
How long will it take to get big?
How big will the Venus Flytrap get?
Expo's & Market Days
Chilli Festival
The Gorge Market
What's Good In The Hood PE
Plantivorous at What's Good In The Hood PE.
This wonderful local market and their vendors offer live music, food and everything craft!
Bergvocht Farm Market
Monthly market at the foot of Lady Slipper Mountain. Good food, great company. Pet & family friendly.
Delivery & Collections
Delivery in and surrounding areas of Gqeberha:
Please enquire directly with Plantivorous.
Collections:
By appointment only, we are based in Lorraine, near Kragga Kamma side.
Please Note: Appointments can be made via WhatsApp or phone.
Contact Us
Should you wish to make an appointment to view our carnivorous plants and supplies for sale, please feel free to contact.
We are available on WhatsApp
You are welcome to call us on 074 738 7728
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