These Fly Eating Plants Are Your Home’s New Secret Weapon
SHOW ME THE PLANTSLet’s be honest flies are a nuisance. You’re sipping your morning tea, minding your own business, and there’s one buzzing round your head, landing on your toast like it’s invited. Annoying, isn’t it? Now picture this a plant, a proper fly eating machine, sitting on your windowsill, ready to sort it out. Sounds wild right? It’s not. It’s real, and you can get one from Houseplant.co.uk today.
Carnivorous plants aren’t just green decor they’re nature’s hitmen. They’ve evolved to trap flies gnats and wasps, turning your pest problem into their lunch. Not only useful they’re fascinating too. A Venus Flytrap snapping shut, a Sundew’s sticky grip these are plants with personality. At Houseplant.co.uk we’ve got a cracking collection of carnivorous plants that scoff flies, many of which grown right here in Britain and shipped fast with our express UK delivery.
We’re going deep on these fly munchers today showing you our top picks, why they’re brilliant for your home, plus prices and care tips. There’s even an FAQ at the end for your nagging questions. Ready to kick flies to the kerb with some botanical flair? Let’s crack on.
Why You Need a Fly Eating Plant in Your Life
These aren’t your average houseplants hogging sunlight and doing nothing all else. Carnivorous plants thrive in rubbish soil by snagging insects for nutrients clever, eh? For you that means less faff and a fly free zone. No sprays, no swatting just a plant doing the dirty work.
Here at Houseplant.co.uk we’ve lined up a smashing range of these pest zappers. New to plants or a green thumbed pro there’s something here for you. And starting at £9.99 they’re cheaper than a decent bottle of wine. Let’s meet the crew shall we?
Our Favourite Fly Eating Plants from Houseplant.co.uk
Here’s the good bit our carnivorous plant collection is bursting with fly eating stars, each with its own trick. Below’s four of our faves prices, links, the lot. They’re ace honest!
1. Venus Flytrap – The Snap Happy Fly Killer
You’ve heard of the Venus Flytrap it’s the poster child of carnivorous plants. Comes from the boggy bits of America’s Carolinas, with traps like little jaws lined with hairs that snap shut quick as you like when a fly stumbles in. A tiny ruthless hunter on your windowsill!
It snaps shut and pumps out enzymes to digest its catch takes a few days mind but it’s a thrill to watch. Proper nature’s theatre if you’re into that.
Why It’s Tops:
- Fly Zapping Power: Eats flies spiders even beetles no bother.
- Neat Fit: Slots right on a desk or ledge.
- Not Hard: Easy with the right spot.
- Show Off: Mates’ll gawp when it snaps.
Price: £16.99
Weird Bit: Darwin reckoned it “one of the most wonderful plants going” traps only snap a few times though so let it nab real flies not your finger!
2. Pitcher Plant – The Fly Drowning Looker
Next up’s the Pitcher Plant a stunner with a dark side. You’ve got tall Sarracenia or dangling Nepenthes all luring flies with sweet nectar til they slip into a pool of digestive juice. Brutal but gorgeous.
It’s a slow classy kill and it works a charm. Wild ones nab mice sometimes but ours are perfect for flies and wasps indoors. Bright colours weird shapes they’re proper eye candy.
Why It’s Tops:
- Fly Zapping Power: Scoffs flies wasps slugs like a champ.
- Lush Looks: Tropical vibes for your pad.
- Pick Your Style: Upright or hanging your call.
- Low Fuss: Keep it wet and it’s happy.
Price: Starts at £19.99
Random Fact: Pitcher Plants grow from American bogs to Asian jungles wild ones hold a litre of liquid, fly buffet central!
3. Sundew – The Sticky Fly Snatcher
Sundews are sneaky little devils. Leaves covered in shiny drops like dew but deadly. Fly lands gets stuck and the leaf curls round slow digesting it like a grim fairy tale. Proper clever stuff.
Small but mighty and those glistening leaves are a beaut. Not much effort either great if you’re busy but fed up with flies.
Why It’s Tops:
- Fly Zapping Power: Nabs gnats fruit flies no sweat.
- Pretty: Drops sparkle in the sun.
- Simple: Barely any faff for big wins.
- Indoors Mate: Loves a bright spot inside.
Price: £16.99
Odd Nugget: Sundews are everywhere bar Antarctica some shift leaves to grab bigger bugs nature’s glue trap!
What’s So Great About Houseplant.co.uk’s Plants?
We’re not flogging any old rubbish we’re bringing you the good stuff. Here’s why our carnivorous plants are ace:
- Proper Quality: Picked from top UK growers all lush and lively.
- Speedy Delivery: Express UK shipping fresh to you quick.
- Help Handy: Care guide with every plant, advice team’s here too.
- Customers Love Us: Over 250,000 plants shipped - Reviews 4.7/5, cheers!
Don’t just take our word here’s what folks say:
“Venus Flytrap’s a riot kids go mad watching it nab flies like a pet with teeth!” – Mark Birmingham
“Pitcher Plant’s smashing it in my greenhouse flies don’t know what hit them.” – Laura Glasgow
“Sundew’s my flat’s saviour no more fruit flies and it’s lush!” – Sophie Leeds
“Butterwort’s my kitchen ninja no gnats near my fruit now!” – Rachel Cardiff
How These Plants Munch Flies Nature’s Tricks
Curious how they turn flies into dinner? Each one’s got its dodge:
- Venus Flytrap: Snap traps whack shut fly’s locked in.
- Pitcher Plant: Slippery pitchers drown em in juice.
- Sundew: Sticky hairs nab flies curl and scoff.
- Butterwort: Gluey leaves trap em like flypaper.
Speed stealth stickiness proper clever lineup. Watching it’s half the fun!
Keeping Your Fly Eater Happy
They sound fancy but they’re not a nightmare to care for here’s the rundown:
- Light: Bright indirect stuff windowsill’s your mate.
- Water: Distilled or rainwater tap’s a no go.
- Soil: Poor mix moss perlite works.
- Humidity: Loves damp tray or terrarium’s spot on.
- Feeding: They’ll nab flies solo chuck in a bug if you fancy.
Peek at your care guide but that’s the gist flies beware!
Why Bother With a Fly Eating Plant?
Still humming and hawing? Here’s why they’re worth it:
- Fly Free Zone: No sprays needed plants got it.
- Chat Starter: Mates’ll rave over fly killing decor.
- Kids Love Them: Nature lesson with a buzz.
- Cheap Thrills: £16.99 up they pay off in flies zapped.
£16.99 for a Venus Flytrap - £16.99 Sundew you’re getting a deal that sorts pests and looks cracking.
Frequently Asked Questions Because You’re Bound to Wonder
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Do these plants really eat flies?
Yeah they do evolved to scoff flies and bugs cos their soil’s pants keeps your home fly free too.
How do I look after them?
Bright light distilled water humid spot keep soil damp not drowned check your guide.
Can I feed them insects?
Sure but they’ll catch plenty toss in a fly if you like just don’t overdo it.
Are they safe round pets?
Mostly yeah not toxic but check cats might not love a Flytrap snap.
How long do they live?
Years if you treat em right some Flytraps hit 20 fly zapping champs.
How often do I water?
Keep soil moist with distilled stuff every few days tweak if it’s dry or muggy.
Can they grow indoors?
Yup sunny ledge or grow light they’re indoor stars.
Do they need bugs to survive?
Not really they’ll manage but bugs boost em flies are fair game.
How do I grow more?
Division cuttings seeds check your guide build a fly eating squad!
Are they tricky to keep?
Bit more faff than your average plant but stick to basics they’ll zap flies for ages.
Get Your Fly Zapper Today!
Fed up with flies and fancy some wild plant action? Nip over to Houseplant.co.uk’s carnivorous collection from £16.99 up with fast UK delivery your fly free life’s a click away. Don’t dawdle grab a Venus Flytrap Pitcher Plant Sundew or Butterwort and watch pests vanish!
These Fly Eating Plants Are Your Home’s New Secret Weapon
Venus Fly Trap
A Dionaea muscipula plant with a bite - this little snapper is surely a showstopper piece with the added benefit of a little fly crowd control! With a low lying stature, this plant lies in wait for its catch. The green and red hues add a warmth to this already tropical looking plant. An unusual piece perfect for an subtle yet striking impression. Perfect for desks with a little added humidity, or steamy kitchens and bathrooms!
Please note as a natural product, trap count and appearance can vary plant-to-plant. During Winter, plants may arrive with fewer or no traps as part of their seasonal dormancy cycles.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in coastal regions and mild areas provided temperatures do not dip below 5°C.
Monkey Jars | Bloody Mary
A tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippines and South East Asia. Like all pitcher plants, it is carnivorous and uses its nectar to attract insects that drown in the pitcher and are digested by the plant.
Please note as a natural product pitcher count and appearance can vary plant-to-plant. During Winter, plants may arrive with fewer or no pitchers as part of their seasonal dormancy cycles.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Monkey Jars | Gaya
Carnivorous, climbing, semi-woody herb with loosely spiraling leaves lanceolate with midrib forming a tendril at leaf tip, The Pitchers are hollow inside where insect digestion occurs and they often contain water; and the lids are brightly coloured with nectar-secreting glands. Endemic to the Philippines and South East Asia, it is carnivorous and uses its nectar to attract insects that drown in the pitcher and are digested by the plant.
Please note as a natural product pitcher count and appearance can vary plant-to-plant. During Winter, plants may arrive with fewer or no pitchers as part of their seasonal dormancy cycles.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Monkey Jars | Alata
These stunning Monkey Jars 'Alata' plants - also known as Nepenthes 'Alata' are a fantastic carnivorous variety that can be enjoyed at home, in the office & beyond! Ideal for helping keep your spaces free of flies, they are pet safe and can even assist in purifying your air - so by caring for yours, it'll care for you too! Native to South East Asia, these fascinating tropicals use nectar to attract insects towards its pitchers, and their vibrant visual nature makes them excellent for adding a tropical decorative touch wherever they go. A superb variety if you're looking to try something new and rewarding and suitable for gifting, there's plenty to love with these Monkey Jar plants!
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your Alata may or may not arrive with pitchers from the get-go depending on the time of year.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Trumpet Pitcher Plant | Fly Catcher | Fiona
An unusual plant with a bite. This carnivorous Trumpet Pitcher Plant adds a real sense of the wild to your home with strange erupting trumpets of green and red hues. A brilliant bog plant with jungle vibes and a bold look. Perfect for a windowsill, bright bathroom or kitchen. A useful plant that helps to keep the amount of flies under control whilst making a stunning statement with a feature plant! Individual Variety May Vary.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in UK coastal and mild areas provided temperatures don't dip below -10°C.
Alice Sundew | Aliciae
This fascinating Alice Sundew plant - also known as Drosera Aliciae is a wonderful carnivorous perennial that is great for keeping your happy home free of flies! Native to South Africa, and easier to grow than a Venus Fly Trap, it has incredibly captivating, sticky leaves that provide it great visual versatility.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in UK coastal and mild areas provided temperatures don't dip below 0°C.
Alice Sundew | Capensis
This fascinating Alice Sundew Capensis plant - also known as Drosera Aliciae is a wonderful carnivorous perennial that is great for keeping your happy home free of flies! Native to South Africa, and easier to grow than a Venus Fly Trap, it has incredibly captivating, sticky leaves that provide it great visual versatility.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in UK coastal and mild areas provided temperatures don't dip below 0°C.
Alice Sundew | Capensis Alba
This fascinating Alice Sundew Capensis plant - also known as Drosera Aliciae is a wonderful carnivorous perennial that is great for keeping your happy home free of flies! Native to South Africa, and easier to grow than a Venus Fly Trap, it has incredibly captivating, sticky leaves that provide it great visual versatility.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in UK coastal and mild areas provided temperatures don't dip below 0°C.
Alice Sundew | Adelae | Hard To Find
This fascinating Alice Sundew plant - also known as Drosera Aliciae is a wonderful carnivorous perennial that is great for keeping your happy home free of flies! Native to South Africa, and easier to grow than a Venus Fly Trap, it has incredibly captivating, sticky leaves that provide it great visual versatility.
At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.
Did you know that many carnivorous species can be grown outside in the UK? This variety copes well in UK coastal and mild areas provided temperatures don't dip below 0°C.