<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Glasshouse Alchemy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasshouse Alchemy]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Strange World of Carnivorous Sundew Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundews, members of the genus Drosera, are among the most widespread carnivorous plants on Earth. Found on nearly every continent, they have evolved an extraordinary strategy for survival in nutrient-poor environments: capturing insects with specialized sticky glands.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/the-strange-world-of-carnivorous-sundew-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c3225418318a8f7e1e2b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Species Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_a7b6f8faa9b449198e9a0bdae9884ccc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlingtonia: The Cobra Lily's Cold-Root Secret to Successful Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few carnivorous plants look as unusual as Darlingtonia californica. Its appearance alone makes it a collector favorite. Its care requirements are what make it legendary.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/darlingtonia-cobra-lilys-cold-root-care-secret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c2ff4ac42b101a9d4590b</guid><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Species Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_f667a585dd484ed1a1e7f38228dbeb31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Acclimate Tissue Culture Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many tissue culture plants, acclimation is the most critical stage of cultivation. Done correctly, the plant adapts to life outside the flask and begins growing normally. Done too quickly, stress and dehydration can cause significant setbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/how-to-acclimate-tissue-culture-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c3381b665e088ac28c542</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tissue Culture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_cf1d3d0499ea42f08be95615ed6babae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Nepenthes: Nature's Hanging Pitchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some plants hide their traps beneath the soil. Others snap shut in an instant. Nepenthes do something entirely different.

With more than 170 recognized species and countless hybrids, Nepenthes represent one of the most diverse and fascinating groups of carnivorous plants in cultivation.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/understanding-nepenthes-natures-hanging-pitchers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c353eb665e088ac28c89d</guid><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Species Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_e99de38c7b334595837e82a3781d491a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_622,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Venus Flytraps Are Not Houseplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few plants are as recognizable as the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Their snapping traps capture the imagination of beginners and collectors alike. Unfortunately, they're also one of the most misunderstood plants in cultivation.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/why-venus-flytraps-are-not-houseplants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a284977750b8b39abc0ec53</guid><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Species Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_c9100aa4d1ea46a8803d8c7ea96c99fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plant Water Guide: Distilled, RO, or Rainwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one piece of advice that applies to nearly every carnivorous plant, it's this:

Water matters.

More carnivorous plants are lost to poor water quality than almost any other care issue. ]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/carnivorous-plant-water-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a288ecb750b8b39abc1892b</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_cd777dd52e0842b39cda8604a3bf3091~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_722,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Tissue Culture and Why Does It Matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant tissue culture is the process of growing plants in a sterile environment using a specialized nutrient medium. Small pieces of plant tissue—called explants—are placed onto a sterile gel containing water, sugars, minerals, vitamins, and plant growth regulators. Under the right conditions, those tissues develop into new plants.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/what-is-tissue-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a288d352d2809110fe9f46e</guid><category><![CDATA[Tissue Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_daa326e9dc284b898d33d175a9536764~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_868,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plants for Bioactive Reptile Enclosures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bioactive enclosure is more than décor. When thoughtfully designed, living plants help create a healthier, more natural environment for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates while transforming a simple enclosure into a thriving ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/plants-for-bioactive-reptile-enclosures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c2d5af7064a4e83d568b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bioactive]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tropical Plants]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_2fb0c490de854563840f6e70af965812~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginner's Guide to Carnivorous Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carnivorous plants have a reputation for being difficult. In reality, many species are surprisingly easy to grow once you understand a few simple rules.]]></description><link>https://www.glasshousealchemy.com/post/beginners-guide-to-carnivorous-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2847115b452722a3b62b33</guid><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Carnivorous Plants]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbf1da_ac698ff1a6794c589a4dedc84e4a5a98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Cowan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>