Insectivorous plants mainly grow in humid wildernesses and bogs where plenty of sunlight and moisture can be found. However, since nutrients are scarce in the soil, they capture insects to supplement the nutrients that they tend to lack.

Where insectivorous plants are found?

Insectivorous plants exist that are found in damp, humid, wet and acidic soil that is deficient in nutrients. Such places include swaps, coastal plains, bogs, wetlands, etc. Most of these plants are found in the regions of Australia, tropical places and North America.

Where are insectivorous plants found in India?

Distribution: Confined to the high rainfall hills and plateaus of north-eastern region, at altitudes ranging from 100-1500 m, particularly in Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.