Carnivorous Plant Show
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A congress on carnivorous plants is taking place at the Hortus this week. Consequently, there is plenty for the public to see and experience regarding carnivorous plants at the Hortus this week.
From Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, the International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) congress is taking place at the Hortus. Carnivorous plant enthusiasts will gather there and bring along their most special species. To allow other visitors to the Hortus to enjoy this special event as well, there is plenty to see and experience regarding carnivorous plants at the Hortus throughout the rest of the week. View the program below.
During the carnivorous plant show, you can not only admire plants but also get hands-on yourself. Creative workshops for young and old are available all week long. Carnivorous Plant Show
Friday, August 21, 1:00 PM to Sunday, August 30, 5:00 PM
Plant Market
Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Carnivorous Plant Tour
Tuesday, August 25, 1:30 PM | duration approx. 1 hour
Thursday, August 27, 1:30 PM | Duration approx. 1 hour
Participation: €5, registration required, excl. Hortus entrance fee
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From Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, the International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) congress is taking place at the Hortus. Carnivorous plant enthusiasts will gather there and bring along their most special species. To allow other visitors to the Hortus to enjoy this special event as well, there is plenty to see and experience regarding carnivorous plants at the Hortus throughout the rest of the week. View the program below.
During the carnivorous plant show, you can not only admire plants but also get hands-on yourself. Creative workshops for young and old are available all week long. Carnivorous Plant Show
Friday, August 21, 1:00 PM to Sunday, August 30, 5:00 PM
Plant Market
Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Carnivorous Plant Tour
Tuesday, August 25, 1:30 PM | duration approx. 1 hour
Thursday, August 27, 1:30 PM | Duration approx. 1 hour
Participation: €5, registration required, excl. Hortus entrance fee
Order tickets for the guided tour here
Botanical drawing of carnivores (adults)
Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 - 12:30
Participation: walk-in, participation is free, you only pay the Hortus entrance fee
Location: Education Canopy
Botanical drawing of carnivores (children)
Wednesday, August 26, 13:00 - 14:00
Sunday, August 30, 13:00 - 14:00
Participation: walk-in, participation is free, you only pay the Hortus entrance fee
Location: Education Canopy
Photographing carnivores with your mobile phone (children aged 7 - 12)
Wednesday, August 26, 14:30 - 16:00
Sunday, August 30, 14:30 - 16:00
Participation: €5, registration required, excl. Hortus entrance fee
Location: Education Canopy
Order tickets for the photography workshop here
Painting flower pots for your carnivorous plant (adults & children)
Friday, August 28, 14:00 - 15:30
For artists big and small: paint a flower pot and take it home filled with a carnivorous plant. For adults, but also to do together with your child (or neighbor).
Participation: €5, registration required, excl. Hortus entrance fee
Location: Education Canopy
Order tickets for painting flower pots here
Plant Doctor - advice for your carnivorous plant
Friday, August 28, 14:00 - 15:30
Cynthia explains how best to care for your carnivorous plant and gives advice. To water or not to water, to offer flies, or to wait? Participation: walk-in, participation is free you only pay Hortus entrance fee
Location: Education Canopy
When
- Daily starting from august 21st, 2026 until august 30th, 2026 from 00:00 to 00:00