Education Programs:
In a continuing effort to bring to the public's attention these unique and endangered oddities of the plant kingdom, we offer carnivorous plant educational programs and hands on workshops.
The "CARNIVORES IN CAPTIVITY" education program is specially designed to give a broad overview of how these plants function and how easy they are to grow and enjoy. Topics of discussion will include:
These programs are designed to be fun and exciting for both children and adults. We offer a wide variety of options, so that organizations can find the one that best fits their budget and their educational needs. We also offer bulk rate discounts on plants for fund raising events. Please contact us for further information on any of these fantastic programs |
Science Projects Using Carnivorous Plants
1. What types of insects are attracted to a Venus fly trap?
2. How is the growth of a Venus fly tap affected after a “meal”?
3. Does a Venus fly trap triggering response change with the season of the year?
4. How is a Venus fly trap closing time related to temperature?
5. Does a Venus fly trap triggering response differ from leaf to leaf?
6. Does the Venus fly trap triggering response differ from plant to plant?
7. Does a Venus fly trap closing time differ with the age of the plant?
8. How many times must the trigger hairs be touched to close the trap?
9. How many times can a Venus fly trap close before the trap dies?
10. Does the red pigmentation on a Venus fly trap affect its trapping efficiency or the frequency of how often insects visit the plant?
11. Will a Venus fly trap digest meat, cheese or other non-insect protein or other non-insect protein sources?
12. What other types of carnivorous plants are there, and how does their trapping mechanism differ from a Venus fly trap?
* PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CARNIVOROUS PLANTS ARE ENDANGERED AND SHOULD NEVER BE COLLECTED FROM THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
2. How is the growth of a Venus fly tap affected after a “meal”?
3. Does a Venus fly trap triggering response change with the season of the year?
4. How is a Venus fly trap closing time related to temperature?
5. Does a Venus fly trap triggering response differ from leaf to leaf?
6. Does the Venus fly trap triggering response differ from plant to plant?
7. Does a Venus fly trap closing time differ with the age of the plant?
8. How many times must the trigger hairs be touched to close the trap?
9. How many times can a Venus fly trap close before the trap dies?
10. Does the red pigmentation on a Venus fly trap affect its trapping efficiency or the frequency of how often insects visit the plant?
11. Will a Venus fly trap digest meat, cheese or other non-insect protein or other non-insect protein sources?
12. What other types of carnivorous plants are there, and how does their trapping mechanism differ from a Venus fly trap?
* PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CARNIVOROUS PLANTS ARE ENDANGERED AND SHOULD NEVER BE COLLECTED FROM THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.