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  Carnivorous plants are some of the most fascinating ones you can grow since they have beautiful botanicals mixed with a hint of the wild. These plants have evolved to consume insects and other small invertebrates as part of their diet to live in low-nutrient settings. Whether you're lured to the snap of a Venus flytrap or the charm of a Sundew, carnivorous plants are a pleasant experience that brings a little bit of nature's drama into your home. These plants seem intimidating, but they are rather simple to take care of once you know what they need. We will provide you with all the knowledge you need today to cultivate these incredible examples of nature and take care of carnivorous plants.  How To Care For Carnivorous Plants Soil These plants require low-nutrient, acidic soil. Perlite and sphagnum peat moss combined without any fertilizers is the ideal composition. Regular potting soil should be avoided for better carnivorous plant maintenance as it is excessively nutrient-...

  Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), a wonderful succulent plant, is also known as small hogweed or pigweed. This plant can grow virtually carelessly because it is considered a weed. But if you want to grow purslane responsibly and under control, you need to learn about purslane plant care. Not only is the purslane plant multipurpose and extremely low maintenance, but it also offers many nutritional benefits. Although portulaca is an annual plant, it can spread by itself. Both ornamental portulacas and purslane are common in the landscape, however not nearly as invasive as their relative. Let's get started by discussing the many benefits of the purslane plant as well as better methods for cultivation and upkeep.  Benefits Of Purslane Plant  The purslane plant has many benefits, here are some -  Purslane is a nutritional powerhouse, full of essential minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium as well as Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and E. It enhances the flavo...

  One of the most important and tricky tasks while taking care of plants is to water them. And, negligence in this can affect the plant’s health severely and can even result in death. Therefore, every plant parent must know how to water plants.  The answer to this question is also very tricky as not every plant has the same watering or other needs. So to help you get familiar with the basics of watering plants here are some important things - Important Factors To Keep In Mind -  There are a lot of things that one needs to keep in mind while watering plants and that varies on the basis of the plant’s species. However, there are some general practices that you can follow which are suitable for almost all plants - 1. Timing When you are watering plants is an important factor to consider. It is generally recommended to water plants early in the morning or in the evening to prevent transpiration due to sunlight exposure. 2. Water Quantity The exact amount of water that is requ...

  The turtle vine plant (Callisia repens) is a stunning trailing plant that is a succulent plant and can brighten up your gardens. Also known as Bolivian Jew, Basket plant, or Creeping Inch plant by many plant lovers, the plant care of these plants is easy.  Turtle vine plants grow up to 4 inches and then start trailing downwards which can reach up to 4 feet. These plants also feature small sweet-scented blooms during late spring to early summer. So let’s take a look at how you can grow these amazing low-maintenance plants at home. Turtle Vine Plant Care: Even though these plants are easy to care for, they still require some maintenance to reach their optimal growth. Soil Turtle vine plant does best in a well-drained and slightly acidic soil mix. So a soil mix labelled for cacti and succulents is a good idea. Moreover, you can also make your own potting mix with 30% garden soil, 20% river sand, 30% coco-peat, and 20% of any organic compost. Just make sure that the soil is w...