Grow It – Grow Your Own Carnivorous Plants

£12.99

Stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts are an essential part of the holiday period, but finding gifts that aren’t just a gimmick and will actually be used can be a real struggle. So when I heard of the Grow It range, I was excited because, for an affordable price, you can gift a range of plant-growing kits perfect for the green-fingered gardener friend or family member in your life.

We got to test out the Carnivorous Plants kit which comes with everything you would need to grow a Venus Flytrap and a Pitcher Plant. Included in the box are 5 coconut husk starters, 5 compost discs, 2 plant seed packets, wooden plant markers, and a growing guide to get you started.

The instructions for the Grow It kit are pretty easy to follow and guide you through the sowing of the seeds and then transplanting the seedlings to larger pots. The included pots and compost discs make the perfect environment for the seeds to grow as you just need to add water to the discs to have perfect compost ready to help the seeds thrive. The kit does suggest you keep them in a warm and humid environment so a warm shelf or even in the bathroom would be ideal.

Whilst my plants are not in their final form yet, I was very impressed with just how easy the whole process was, even as someone who is pretty useless in gardening at the best of times. The method is pretty foolproof, however, as with most seeds there is no guarantee that they will grow, so this is one aspect of the set that could be a little disappointing if the seeds don’t take in the first place. However, the set does include everything to make them work as much as possible, so this hopefully won’t be too much of an issue. This makes the set pretty great for beginners into the plant-keeping and gardening world, however, I’d still think this is the perfect gift even for seasoned gardeners.

Ultimately, the Grow It ranges make the perfect Secret Santa or stocking stuffer present that provides a gift that hopefully will last a long time and provides the gift receiver with a little satisfaction in having grown the plant themselves. I’ll be buying one of the Grow It range for my Secret Santa gift this year, as it is an affordable yet fun gift that is perfect for the festive season.

Pros:

• Affordable price point ideal for Secret Santas or as a stocking stuffer gift 
• All parts of the growing kit are biodegradable and natural
• Includes everything you need to help the seeds thrive in the first few weeks

Cons:

• As with any seed, there is no guarantee that they will definitely take in the soil
• The instruction booklet doesn’t include too much information on how to care for the plants once they have fully grown – so this is something that you might need to research for yourself to keep your plant thriving in the best environment