# Event Details - **Event Name**: Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Discover how tropical pitcher plants eat insects and learn how to grow tropical pitcher plants at home with expert guidance.About this EventAbout This ClassPlants that eat bugs might sound unusual, but entire plant families have adapted to do exactly that. One such family of plants, Nepenthes, also known as tropical pitcher plants, has perfected this art. With over 170 species, these plants grow in nutrient-poor soils by attracting, trapping, and digesting insects for the nutrients the soil lacks.Luckily, many of these species and their hybrids are available, and you too can own one of these amazing carnivorous plants! Niche, interesting, beautiful, and rewarding to grow, you can have your own form of pest control that can live for decades with good care. They can be diminutive like Nepenthes Mikei, or monstrous like Nepenthes Raja. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/508d11a0-4a1f-11f1-b14b-d7cd9a990da7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc322b30-gmir.jpg What You’ll LearnJoin us for an interactive session where you’ll gain practical knowledge on how to successfully grow and care for these incredible plants. Topics include:• Lighting• Watering• Feeding• Soil• Repotting• Propagation methods• Pests and pest control https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/50c2eeb0-4a1f-11f1-b14b-d7cd9a990da7-rimg-w1200-h640-dc8f5f30-gmir.jpg Who Should AttendGreat for plant enthusiasts of all levels who are looking to grow something truly unique and eye-catching. Come learn about some of these enigmatic insect-eating plants, engage with questions, and learn how you too can keep something so different and exciting! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/carnivorous-plants-101-growing-tropical-pitcher-plants-at-home/100001988184447202 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Lurvey Home & Garden Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Plaines - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Lurvey Home & Garden Center - **lat**: 42.0397367 - **long**: -87.86115039999999 - **full address**: Lurvey Home & Garden Center, 2550 East Dempster Street, Des Plaines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fb4a7a2044f209f28124f68f9f8ab62069df4f8620b7fe9090815d0ad8e9e937-rimg-w1200-h600-dc01313d-gmir.jpg?v=1777380627 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home being held? - **A:** Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lurvey Home & Garden Center, 2550 East Dempster Street, Des Plaines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home? - **A:** Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home is organized by Lurvey Home & Garden. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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