Expert Carnivorous Plant Guidance in South Africa – Keep Your Plants Thriving. Virtual consultation for growing healthy carnivorous plants, covering watering, feeding, soil and dormancy tips

General Plant Care & Health Checks (1:1 Virtual Consultation)

R199.00

Personalised plant care advice – virtual consultation via WhatsApp

Bite Size Info
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Format: Virtual (WhatsApp chat, voice, or video call)
Covers: Health check, watering, feeding, soil, dormancy basics & maintenance
For: New & experienced growers – all potted carnivorous plants welcome!
Not for: Diagnosing sick plants, propagation, repotting and divisions (see Other Available Sessions)

Session Overview

General Plant Care & Health Check Consultation (Virtual – WhatsApp Chat, Voice, or Video Call)

Who is this for?

  • You recently bought a carnivorous plant (from anywhere) and want expert advice on care
  • You’ve had your plant for a while and just want a health check to ensure it’s thriving
  • Not sure what to expect with dormancy and need guidance on what to do next
  • You grow potted carnivorous plants and want to check that your watering, feeding, and maintenance routine is correct

💡 This session is for anyone who wants to optimise their plant’s health, whether you’re new to growing carnivorous plants or an experienced grower looking for guidance

✅ What’s Included

  • 🌱 Health Check – Assess if your plant is thriving and an overview of ideal growing conditions for each species
  • 🌱 How to water correctly – Avoid overwatering or drying out your plants.
  • 🌱 Feeding guidelines – When, what, and how to feed (and when not to!)
  • 🌱 Best soil options – Why using a specialised carnivorous plant mix matters and what works best for different species
  • 🌱 Dormancy basics – Which plants go dormant, what to expect, and simple guidance on what to do next
  • 🌱 Maintenance tips – What to trim, what to leave, and how to keep your plants looking their best

🚫 What’s NOT Included

  • Diagnosing sick plants – If your plant is yellowing, wilting, declining, or growing deformed traps, book the Advanced Troubleshooting Consultation (R499)
  • Pest & disease treatment – If your plant has pests, fungus, or rot, you’ll need the Advanced Troubleshooting Consultation
  • Step-by-step recovery plans – This consultation focuses on general care, not fixing problems
  • Repotting, divisions, propagation & technical dormancy management – These are covered in Other Sessions

📍 Session Details

  • ✔️ 15-20 minutes (virtual session)
  • ✔️ Choose your preferred method: WhatsApp chat, voice call, or video call
  • ✔️ Designed for South African growers & tailored to our climate, but useful for anyone growing carnivorous plants
  • ✔️ Need an in-person session? Travel costs apply and will be quoted separately
  • ✔️ Book at a time that suits you!

💡 Questions?

If you’re unsure about anything, feel free to contact us before booking!

How to Book and How it works

📌 How to Book

  • Step 1: Add this consultation to your cart and check out as usual
  • Step 2: Once your order is confirmed, we’ll send you a message via WhatsApp to schedule your session
  • Step 3: Choose your preferred method: chat, voice or video call
  • Step 4: At the scheduled time, we’ll connect via WhatsApp for your personalised consultation

📌 How it Works

  • Format: 💬 Virtual consultation via WhatsApp (chat, voice or video)
  • Tailored advice for your plants & growing conditions


Questions before booking? Feel free to contact us for more info!