SOIL LOYALTY TYPE
We don’t do generic dirt. Here’s how we label soil needs like Rocky Rebel and Chunky Craver.
WATER ADDICTION INDEX
A breakdown of our water-level tags — so you know exactly what “Desert Monk” or “Hydro Addict” really means.
LIGHT HUSTLE INDEX
What we mean by Full Sun Psycho, Bright Beast, and the rest — our light tags decoded.
GROWER GRIT LEVEL
How we rank a plant’s difficulty — from chill noobs to royalty-level drama queens.
MONSTERA DELICIOSA CARE GUIDE
Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a tropical beauty and personal Aroid favourite. Known for its showy, iconic split leaves and rapid growth, it instantly transforms any indoor space into a lush, green paradise. Here’s your NO B.S. guide to keeping your Monstera deliciosa thriving in your Canadian home
BUTTERWORTS CARE GUIDE
Nature’s original sticky trap, pinguicula moranensis, or ‘Ping’ for short, also known as the Mexican Butterwort. In my opinion, the ‘prettiest’ of carnivorous plants. An exotic beauty native to Mexico and Central America, this charming plant is perfect for Canadian enthusiasts looking to expand their carnivorous plant family. With its captivating, sticky leaves that trap insects, Pinguicula moranensis is both a beautiful and functional addition to your home.
JUNIPER BONSAI CARE GUIDE
Juniper Bonsai are a great beginner Bonsai. With that said, this is NOT considered an indoor bonsai, so you do need to be mindful of its care. Like any plant, you can mimic its natural environment and raise indoors provided you replicate those conditions. During the summer, provide with 6 plus hours of direct sunlight or otherwise under a bright grow lamp. Keep humidity around 50-70% (slightly above the average home). During the winter, provide a necessary cold dormancy period; leave outdoors, with care to protect from frost, or leave indoors, providing a cooled environment. Read more in depth below.
SARRACENIA CARE GUIDE
A personal favourite of the carnivorous plant family. Native to Canada and provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador. Easy to grow and hardy. Like most carnivorous plants they have some specific care requirements for success. Be sure to provide plenty of bright direct sunlight, above average humidity and to keep soil consistently moist. Never fertilize the soil and only use a carnivorous soil mix. You can gamble with your tap water if it is below 90 PPM (TDS), but for guaranteed results, use only distilled or rain water. Provide a winter dormancy for continued good health. For more in depth care and FAQ read below
NEPENTHES CARE GUIDE
In my opinion, Nepenthes are the deadliest of the carnivorous plant family. A tropical vine that grows up to 30 feet long with 9 inch pitchers, capable of eating small rodents and lizards. Native to the Philippines. Easy to grow but slow to mature . Like most carnivorous plants they have some specific care requirements for success. Be sure to provide plenty of bright direct sunlight, high humidity and to keep soil consistently moist. While the soil can handle some fertilizer, it is best to feed them via their traps. Carnivorous soil mix is highly preferred. You can gamble with your tap water if it is below 150 PPM (TDS), but for guaranteed results, use only distilled or rain water. For more in depth care and FAQ read below.
VENUS FLY TRAP CARE GUIDE
The most commonly known and popular of the carnivorous plant family. VFT’s are one of a few carnivorous plants with active traps, meaning they actively move/snap shut to catch their prey (insects). Native only to the North & South Carolina states in the U.S.A. Easy to grow but notoriously known for being easy to kill . Like most carnivorous plants they have some specific care requirements for success. Be sure to provide plenty of bright direct sunlight, above average humidity and never let the soil dry out . Only use a Carnivorous Soil Mix. You can gamble with your tap water if it is below 90 PPM (TDS), but for guaranteed results, use only distilled or rain water. For more in depth care and FAQ read below.
