Carnivorous plants

Against the warm south-facing wall of the Hugo de Vries Building lies the carnivorous plant bed. In this bed, you’ll find pitcher plants (Sarracenia and Darlingtonia), sundews (Drosera), butterworts (Pinguicula), Venus flytraps (Dionaea), and bladderworts (Utricularia). You’ll also spot various moss species (Sphagnum, Polytrichum) and striking marsh flowers—yes, even orchids! A small stream runs through the bed, keeping the pond water flowing and, most importantly, giving the carnivorous collection the damp conditions it thrives on.

A remarkable feature is the 10,000-litre rainwater reservoir hidden beneath the bed. This allows us to irrigate the garden during dry periods. The bed was developed in collaboration with Vosse Natuurlijke Tuinen.

This part of the garden is particularly exciting for children—everything is at eye level, after all. You might even catch a glimpse of a poor fly in deep trouble..