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: Never use tap water; the minerals will kill them. Use only rainwater, distilled water, or deionized water .

Thinking of keeping a carnivorous plant as a "pet"? They aren't like regular houseplants. According to experts at California Carnivores and Carnivorous Plant Nursery , here are the golden rules: carnivorous plant

Troubleshoot (like blackening traps or mold) : Never use tap water; the minerals will kill them

The Savage Garden: A Guide to Carnivorous Plants Carnivorous plants are nature’s most fascinating rule-breakers. While most plants passively soak up nutrients from the soil, these "predators" have evolved to lure, trap, and digest animals—mostly insects—to survive in some of the world's most inhospitable environments. Why Do They Eat Meat? They aren't like regular houseplants

: Do not use standard potting soil or fertilizer. They need a nutrient-poor mix, usually sphagnum peat moss and perlite .

: They are sun-lovers. A bright, south-facing windowsill or a dedicated grow light is essential.

There are over 600 species of carnivorous plants, but they generally fall into three main categories based on how they catch their prey: