Free tools for carnivorous and unusual plant growers. Each one is built from the same sources as our guides, and new tools are added as the site grows.
Symptom CheckerPick your plant and what you see, and go straight to the guide that covers it.
Water CheckerEnter your water’s TDS reading and see if it is safe for carnivorous plants.
Light CheckerEnter a lux or PPFD reading and hours on, and see if your light is bright enough, with the daily light integral.
Temperature and Humidity CheckerCompare your day and night temperatures and humidity with published ranges for tropical and mountain plants.
Soil Mix CalculatorPick your plant and pot size, and get each ingredient of the published recipes in litres, quarts and cups.
Dormancy CheckerSee whether your plant needs a winter rest, when and for how long, and whether your climate can give it.
Feeding GuideWhat to feed your plant, how and how often, whether soil fertilizer is safe, and what never to give.
Repotting AdvisorFind out if it is time to repot, the best month where you live, and whether your pot is tall enough.
Care ComparedEight carnivorous plants side by side: light, winter rest, temperature, feeding, soil and repotting.
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