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Bog Zone

Bog Garden in a Bowl

Your own personal Bog Habitat!

There are two different species of carnivorous plants featured in each bog bowl: Purple pitcher plant and Spatulate-leaved sundew. Both plants derive most of their nutrients from luring their victims with sweet nectar and vibrant colors, trapping and consuming its prey. Both species are temperate New England plants that live outdoors all year round and require a dormancy period to survive.

Purple pitcher plant in Bog Bowl Habitat for Purchase at Earth Tones

Spatulate-leaved sundew in the afternoon sun at Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery

Demonstration Bog Area at Earth Tones Using Plants and Natural Materials to Atrract WIldlife

Resident Wildlife Thrive in Demonstration Bogs at Earth Tones

Native CT Frog Habitat in the Bog Zone at Earth Tones Plant Nursery

Starter bogs include (1) Purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) ranging from 2-5 years of age, multiple Spatulate-leaved sundews (Drosera intermedia) and established Sphagnum Moss (some bowls include Red sphagnum moss which is a smaller species).

Demonstration Bogs at Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery

Native wetlands aquatic and bog plants at Earth Tones

Earth Tones Native Plants offers beautiful mini-habitat bog bowls for sale (designed by Heather Caisse)

Care Instructions for Bog Bowls

All species in this bowl live in wet, nutrient-poor peat soil. The most important care for this bog garden is watering.
Place in full sun to partial shade (bog bowls require at least 6 hours of sunlight daily)
Water frequently. NEVER let the soil dry out (don't be afraid to over water)
Keep up with weeding, just like any other garden
Provide adequate protection for winter (a shallow hole can be dug to place the bowl, building the sides up with leaf litter, mulch or logs to help protect it from a harsh winter)
Use rainwater or distilled water ONLY to refill your personal bog.
Do not use city water as it may contain chlorine and fluorides.
Do not fertilize as this is unnecessary and harmful to wildlife and the tiny habitat itself.

Native wildlife amidst Native Bog Plant Starter Plugs for sale at Earth Tones

photo by Ethan Brainerd

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