As mentioned, butterworts (Pinguicula) work amazing at catching bugs, but especially fungus gnats.
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Originally Posted by Kailyn
I love the CP idea but worry they wont hold up while i am gone and have less then diligent care.
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Many of the commonly available Mexican Pings are about as hardy as any common house plant. They prefer very airy media (50% + perlite) and can withstand being bone dry even in the middle of the growing season. One of the easiest species is P. moranensis and shouldn't be hard to find, Ive seen them at nearly every orchid show or hybrids containing moranensis. Two easy hybrids are P. 'Weser' and P. 'Pirouette'.
Im not sure where sells Pings in the US, but Wireman will know.
P. 'Pirouette' on the left, and P. moranensis on the right with the flower.
Another variety of P. moranensis
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Originally Posted by Cym Ladye
I have heard also that carnivorous plants can help. What are the temperature high and low extremes for them?
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Really depends, there are many many different types. Mexican Pinguicula can withstand temperatures in the high 30's when "dormant" and easily into the 90's during the growing months. Preferred range is between 55-80F, but there is always exceptions.