Classroom Carnivorous Plants: Terrarium Is Wrong, Use Proper Pots

Four Species, Four Different Needs—No Single Terrarium Works

A classroom aquarium cannot meet the divergent requirements of:

• Pinguicula agnata – cool nights, sandy alkaline soil, minimal water.
• Drosera capensis – subtropical, boggy, easy windowsill plant.
• Dionaea muscipula 'Dente' – temperate, full sun, cold winter dormancy.
• Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' – temperate bog perennial, full sun, winter dormancy.

Practical Classroom Setup

1. Pot each in its preferred mix (see care sheets).
2. Place Pinguicula and Drosera on a sunny windowsill year‑round.
3. Grow flytrap and Sarracenia outdoors in spring–fall (full sun, tray water).
4. Winter: move temperate pots to a cold (35–45°F), bright window (north‑facing works) or unheated garage.

Resources

• Care Guides
• DVD Volumes 1 & 2 for hands‑on techniques.

This approach teaches real biology—not terrarium myths.