Predatory plants

Some of the most interesting and mysterious are carnivorous plants. There are about 500 species of these plants in nature. They grow and develop by receiving nutrients from insects or other living creatures, which they catch thanks to their camouflage and specific structure of the internal structure. The peculiarity of these plants is that they grow on poor soils. In this case, they have minimal competition with other plants. They are united by the fact that they have bright colors in order to be able to attract insects, since for small creatures, bright colors are associated with nectar.

Sundew

Such plants carnivorous as sundew are very popular. It includes about 130 different species. The appearance of the plant is covered with small hairs that are red and bright orange. At the very tips, they have a special liquid. From the outside, it looks like a large number of small drops that attract insects. In fact, for them, this is a deadly liquid. Since it is a sticky base, the insect sticks to it and eventually dies. The butterwort also attracts insects with its sticky base. Its peculiarity is that droplets accumulate on the tip of its leaves, which narrow at the end.

Venus flytrap

The Venus flytrap has gained great fame. When a buyer chooses which carnivorous plants plants to buy, he often pays attention to this flower. It attracts attention due to the way it is caught. The process is carried out by quickly moving the trap. It is very interesting to watch it. The appearance of the trap can change depending on the time of year. When hot days come and there is a lot of prey, the plant is painted in bright colors. At the same time, the flower itself increases in size. When winter comes and there are fewer insects, the plant decreases in size.

The trap does not collapse immediately. After the insect sits on the hairs, up to 20 seconds can pass before the collapse. The trap closes when the hairs are double irritated. Once the plant has closed, it will not open back up.

Nepenthes

When choosing which carnivorous plants to buy, you can pay attention to the nepenthes. This is a plant that can grow up to several meters in length. In nature, you can also observe small bushes. All of them can catch quite large prey and even catch rodents or toads. Sometimes birds come across them. However, their daily food is insects.

The principle of attracting insects is a little different from that of other plants. They attract attention to themselves due to the fact that their leaf shape resembles pitchers, where water accumulates inside. When an insect gets into such a water lily, it dives into the water and gradually begins to drown in it.

Sarracenia

Carnivorous plants also include such a species as sarracenia. This is a plant that has a bright color. When the plant is not blooming, it attracts attention due to the formation of a large number of crimson veins. The structure of the flower is very similar to a plant from a fairy tale. Due to its magnificent appearance, insects sit on it and eventually die. You can buy predatory houseplants for growing them. Many species die very often, as they require special care. Not all of them are adapted to indoor conditions. If you want to get a predatory plant, then pay attention to those types of plants that were listed in this article, as they are the most suitable for growing at home.

Carnivorous plants are presented in a wide range in the Lorashen florist salon. Here you can buy Venus flytrap, nepentis, sarracenia and other exotic plants that will add variety to your flower garden.