CARNIVOROUS JUNGLE
Strange, Hungry
and Brilliant.
Explore carnivorous plants, from Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to sundews and other curious bug catching favourites. Perfect for plant lovers who want something a little more unusual in the Jungle.
SHOP CARNIVOROUS PLANTS ↓Bright light, suitable water, and nutrient poor growing media matter far more here than rich compost or heavy feeding.
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Shop the Carnivorous Jungle
Browse bug catching houseplants, unusual collector favourites and curious conversation starters, then narrow the Jungle by plant size, pot size, price or pet suitability.
THE CARNIVOROUS JUNGLE IS BETWEEN RESTOCKS
More Hungry Plants Are on the Way
Explore Fresh Arrivals, Humidity Lovers or Jungle Mixes while more carnivorous plants make their way back.
SEE FRESH ARRIVALSTHEY ARE NOT STANDARD HOUSEPLANTS
Start With the Conditions, Not the Novelty
Venus flytrap, pitcher plant or sundew, the common thread is the care.
These plants usually want bright light, appropriate water, and a more specialised approach than your average foliage plant.
CARNIVOROUS CARE WITHOUT THE CHAOS
Keep It Bright, Keep It Clean, Keep It Simple
The biggest mistakes are usually tap water, poor light and the wrong compost.
Carnivorous plants are adapted to nutrient poor conditions and many are sensitive to minerals and fertilisers. They are fascinating, but they usually do best when you stop treating them like ordinary houseplants.
Most carnivorous plants prefer bright light and many do best somewhere much brighter than people first expect.
Many are best watered with rainwater, distilled water or another suitable low mineral water source rather than ordinary hard tap water.
Use nutrient poor carnivorous plant media rather than rich compost. These roots are not looking for a big feed.
Do not feed the compost like a normal houseplant unless you know the specific plant can handle it. Less interference is usually better.
BUG CATCHING IS THE BONUS
Good Conditions Come First
A Venus flytrap snapping shut is fun, but the real goal is healthy growth. Bright light, clean water and the right growing media matter much more than trying to make the plant perform on command.
CARNIVOROUS PLANT HELP
A Few Things You Might Want to Know
Are Carnivorous Plants Hard to Look After? +
Not necessarily, but they do have more specific needs than many common houseplants.
Bright light, suitable water and the right growing media make a much bigger difference here than complicated routines.
Do Carnivorous Plants Need Full Sun? +
Many carnivorous plants prefer very bright conditions, and some do best with direct sun for part of the day.
Exact light needs vary by species, so always check the care information for the individual plant.
Can I Water Carnivorous Plants With Tap Water? +
Often it is better not to, especially in hard water areas.
Many carnivorous plants are sensitive to minerals, so rainwater, distilled water or another suitable low mineral water source is usually the safer option.
What Compost Do Carnivorous Plants Need? +
Carnivorous plants generally need nutrient poor, moisture appropriate growing media rather than rich ordinary compost.
Explore our Jungle Mixes if you need suitable substrates and growing media.
Should I Feed My Carnivorous Plant Fertiliser? +
In many cases, no.
Carnivorous plants are adapted to low nutrient conditions, and ordinary fertiliser can do more harm than good if used incorrectly.
Always check the specific plant before feeding anything.
Do Carnivorous Plants Need to Eat Insects? +
They catch insects as part of how they survive, but healthy growth still depends heavily on light, water and root conditions.
A plant that is starving for light will not be fixed just because it caught a fly.
Are Venus Flytraps Good Indoor Plants? +
They can be, provided they get enough light and the right care.
A bright windowsill or similarly bright position is usually much better than a dim shelf.
Explore our Windowsill Jungle for bright space ideas.
Do Carnivorous Plants Need Humidity? +
Some do appreciate higher humidity, especially certain tropical carnivorous species, while others are less demanding.
It depends on the type of plant, so check the individual care guide where possible.
Why Is My Carnivorous Plant Going Black or Dying Back? +
Poor light, unsuitable water, the wrong growing media or general root stress are all common causes.
Some natural ageing of traps or pitchers can also happen, so always look at the overall plant rather than panicking over one spent trap.
If you are unsure, visit our Plant Clinic or send us a photo.
Can You Help Me Choose the Right Carnivorous Plant? +
Absolutely. Tell us about your light, your space and how hands on you want to be, and we can help narrow down the best options.
Can I Order Carnivorous Plants for UK Delivery? +
Yes. Carnivorous plants in this collection can be ordered online for UK delivery, subject to the delivery options shown on each individual product.
Just make sure you check the plant’s care needs before ordering, especially light and watering requirements.
NOT SURE WHICH CARNIVOROUS PLANT FITS YOUR SPACE?
Tell Us About the Spot
Send us a photo, tell us how bright the area is and whether you can provide suitable water.
We’ll help narrow down the Carnivorous Jungle and point you towards plants that actually make sense for your setup.
READY TO MEET THE WEIRD ONES?
Come Explore the Carnivorous Jungle
See the traps, pitchers and sticky leaves in person, get practical advice on care, and pick up the right growing media while you are at it.