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Pinguicula Bowl with Gem State Carnivores

  • A Succulent Day 2753 West State Street Boise, ID, 83702 United States (map)
Pinguicula Bowl Workshop with Gem State Carnivores
$72.00

$72 per person
Sunday, February 26th
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: A Succulent Day, 2753 W. State Street, Boise ID 83702

Join Nick Roberts from Gem State Carnivores and make your own carnivorous bowl!

At the workshop you will learn about Pinguicula (pronounced “Ping-wick-u-la”), commonly known as Butterworts, a genus of carnivorous flowering plants. Butterworts are particularly good at eating pesky gnats and fruit flies. They do so by trapping their prey with sticky glands and excrete digestive fluids under and near the captured prey item. You can actually see the digestive juices on the leaves after they have caught an insect!

You will also get your hands dirty by planting your own Pinguicula bowl with the expert guidance of Nick. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful bowl of carnivorous plants ready to devour the pesky gnats at home, plus you will have the knowledge to care for them and see them grow.

The ticket includes:

  • Three Pinguicula plants

  • 6” Gemstone low bowl (there will be an assortment of colors to pick from)

  • Potting medium

  • Decorative rocks

  • Use of tools during the workshop

  • Expert carnivorous plant instruction

This workshop is limited to 12 people. Each person must purchase a ticket to participate.

About the Instructor:

Nick Roberts has been growing carnivorous plants in the Treasure Valley for 12 years and has grown many different types under all sorts of conditions. He loves helping people pick the right plants for their individual growing areas, skill, and budget.  Starting with just a shelf and a grow light, Nick now has a large greenhouse that has let him propagate all sorts of amazing carnivorous plants. He's excited to share his years of plant knowledge with other plant enthusiasts.

Terms & Conditions

To register, add the event to your cart, then go to your cart and check-out. You will receive a confirmation email with your registration. At the event, you will check-in with your name.

Refund Policy: Seats are limited, therefore refunds are not available. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to someone else at least 48hrs prior to the event. If you do so, please let us know so I can update the registration and check-in list.

For questions, please contact us at 208-695-7089 or email martha@asucculentday.com

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