GEORGE TOWN: For some, carnivorous plants have become a novel way to battle chikungunya fever. But with chikungunya, there is no way to know whether a mosquito has bitten you. “While researching to see if I would be able to plant lemongrass, I stumbled across carnivorous plants that feed on insects such as mosquitoes and flies. Ong Chee Hong, who runs a shop specialising in carnivorous plants, said there were four categories. “These plants usually grow in soil with insufficient nutrients, so they obtain additional nutrients from bugs, which serve as a supplement.

Source: The Star July 23, 2020 23:48 UTC