Butterfly Garden
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Bring one of nature's most spectacular transformations into your home with the Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore. This award-winning STEM educational kit lets you observe the complete life cycle of the Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) – from tiny caterpillar to beautiful butterfly.
- Pop-up habitat (30 cm tall) – reusable, with ultra-clear mesh for excellent observation
- Feeding pipette – for providing sugar water to your newly emerged butterflies
- Illustrated instructions – step-by-step guide through every stage of development
- Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 3.5 cm (folded)
Please note: This set does not include live caterpillars. Painted Lady caterpillars must be ordered separately from a European supplier (seasonally available, typically March to September).
- Days 1–10: Caterpillar stage – The caterpillars eat, grow and moult several times, growing up to 10 times their original size.
- Days 10–12: Pupation – They hang upside down and form a chrysalis. Don't disturb them!
- Days 18–21: Emergence – After about a week in the chrysalis, the adult butterflies emerge. A truly magical moment!
- Days 21–24: Observe & release – Watch your butterflies for 2–3 days, feed them sugar water or fresh flowers, then release them into the wild.
The entire process takes approximately 3 weeks from caterpillar to butterfly.
- Hands-on biology – children learn the complete insect life cycle first-hand
- Patience and responsibility – daily observation and care builds mindfulness
- Environmental awareness – releasing butterflies teaches the importance of pollinators
- STEM-accredited – perfect for home learning, schools and kindergartens
- Best season: Order caterpillars between April and August for ideal temperatures
- Location: Place the habitat in a bright spot away from direct sunlight
- Feeding: Dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in half a cup of water on a cotton pad. Fresh flowers or orange slices also work well
- Release: Choose a sunny, warm day (above 15 °C) – ideally in the morning
Are caterpillars included?
No. The kit includes the habitat, feeding pipette and instructions. Live Painted Lady caterpillars must be ordered separately from a European supplier (seasonal availability, approx. March to September).
How long until the butterflies emerge?
About 3 weeks from the time you place the caterpillars in the habitat.
What species of butterfly is raised?
The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) – one of the most widespread and resilient butterfly species in the world.
What age is this suitable for?
Insect Lore recommends ages 4 and up (with adult supervision).
Can I keep the butterflies?
Butterflies should be released after 2–3 days. In the wild, Painted Ladies live about 2–4 weeks and actively contribute to the ecosystem as pollinators.
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