GARDENING WITH CARNIVOROUS PLANTS


Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Lexxa Molijon Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 36 Articles Joined: April 3, 2016 Philippines Gardening With Carnivorous and Insectivorous Floras By Lexxa Molijon | Submitted On May 11, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Lexxa Molijon We believe that all living things serve a purpose in our wonderful world. In school, it is taught that humans, plants and animals are all connected. This is especially true when one eats the others for dinner. Contrary to what we commonly believe, plants are part of the ecosystem as prey and not only as producers. They are what we call carnivorous plants. Some purpose, right? Gardeners and plant enthusiasts might want to test their green thumbs in growing, fascinating insect and flesh eating blooms and plants. You might want to indulge your loved ones with a new gardening hobby making it a family project. Drosera (Sundews) Australia is home to some of the most dangerous and fascinating creatures. From the plants and flowers growing in Australian localities, the Drosera or the sundews is among the hundreds of insect-eating plants. Its deadly powers come from its sticky tentacles that trap insects for digestion. It is a fighter as they can hold extended exposure to the sun, but will require hydration or they die. As the Drosera grows heavier, it may take a siesta down the pot. Gardeners planning to grow them should not be wary as it will eventually grow back with more vigor. Nepenthes Also called the Monkey Cups, Nepenthes resembles a pitcher storing fluids that monkeys love. They can't swallow big mammals like monkeys. Yet, they are capable of digesting small frogs, small crawling animals or winged insects when grown higher. These plants can be daunting to grow, but doable nonetheless. Where will be the fun in doing something easy, right? They are apt for growing in a spacious greenhouse because they can grow longer. But, hybrids allow plant lovers to bring it indoors. Maybe you could change the theme of your living room and make it look jungle like. It will be an added fun or not. Cobra Lily Parents warned us that sweets can be harmful. Truly, some plants and flowers like the Cobra Lily will seduce insects with sweet nectar before they will go for the kill. The leaves of this plant closely resemble a cobra's head ready to strike. Having this in your garden will not only diversify it, but will add theatricals beside the coy blossoms. Like all plants, they need sunlight, not too much of it, though. Its roots need to be hydrated with fresh water and not from the tap. They are delicate with the elements found from tap water. Mother nature amazes us with the beautiful creations that are the plants and flowers. Humans and animals alike are lucky to be surrounded with beautiful flowers. But, like the powerful being that she is, nature can somehow turn flowers into deadly and dangerous blossoms. The world is full of them, be careful! But, be reminded of their spellbinding character that continues to perplex us. Engage into a new gardening hobby and grow your own unique flowers Geelong and other Australian cities can offer. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Lexxa_Molijon/2276987 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face1 Sad Face0 Viewed 25 times Word count: 473 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Lexxa Molijon Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. 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