They don’t appeal to everyone; but they often capture the imagination of people who are not necessarily interested in other types of plants. Anyone who chooses to undertake this course is obviously interested in carnivorous plants; probably either as an amateur collector, a commercial grower or a naturalist.
Carnivorous plants are plants that derive some or all of their nutrients by capturing and digesting small animals, such as insects. Other terms used for carnivorous plants are a ‘carnivory’ or a ‘carnivore’. The mechanisms used to capture and digest animals are generally subtle; but not always.
E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 9 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction – Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the group,information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.)
- Culture. Planting, soils, watering, pest & disease, feeding, etc.
- Propagation and Container Growing. Methods of propagating carnivorous plant: Propagation of selected varieties.
- Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) and Sundews (Drosera)
- Other important Groups.
- The Lesser Grown Varieties
- Australian Droseras
- Making the Best Use of these Plants. In containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, etc.
- Special Assignment. On one selected plant or group.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
If you have any questions please contact us.
