While not a true carnivorous plant, its rotten smell attracts insects, which sometimes become trapped in its massive flower, aiding in pollination rather than digestion. Native to North America, the ...
Repot your peace lily into a slightly larger pot, with fresh compost, every few years. They do well when their roots are a bit restricted, but recurrent wilting, despite regular watering, is a sign ...
Seventeen new species of plant bugs—a group of insects with a strawlike mouth used to feed on plant and animal matter—have been identified on the islands of French Polynesia, and their names ...
"So, if you’re looking for natural methods to keep bugs at bay, there’s a variety of plants that have you covered.” Peace lilies and snake plants are great for absorbing moistureCredit ...
Carnivorous plants capture and digest insects to obtain nutrients, adapting to nutrient-poor soils. Their modified leaves, or pitchers, trap prey with slippery walls and hairs, leading to drowning ...
Are you suddenly finding groups of ½-inch long, black-orange insects on your property? Chances are, you have a boxelder infestation. Hailing from the same family as cicadas and stink bugs, boxelder ...