Caring for a Venus Flytrap is not like anything you would do for regular gardening. They don’t need fertilizer like a typical plant, and they require a different kind of diet. So, knowing what can and can’t Venus Flytraps eat will be an essential part of keeping them healthy and vibrant. They love to eat … Read more
When it comes to carnivorous plants, none are more iconic than the Venus flytrap, otherwise known as Dionaea muscipula. These beautiful meat-eaters are a favorite for the home, but they need a bit of specialty care that is slightly different from your standard houseplant. This article will tell you everything you need to know about … Read more
It is normal for venus flytraps to turn black when they suffer from a lack of nutrients, especially during winter when they go through their winter dormancy. During winter dormancy, the plant begins dying as it copes with nutrient deficiencies. There are many other instances where the Venus flytrap struggles with nutrient deficiency, thus causing its … Read more
The beautiful and intriguing Venus Flytrap is one of the most particular, finicky, and high-maintenance plants to care for. This is especially true when it comes to lighting, climate, and temperature. It likes warmth but not too hot. It enjoys humid, boggy conditions, but the heat will kill it. The trick is in the lighting, … Read more
Venus flytraps are not considered dangerous to cats. The plant is non-toxic, there are no thorns, and it cannot digest mammals. Even though this plant is not harmful, cats should not eat this plant regularly. It is a great, safe asset in the home because of how easily it removes house spiders, flies, and other … Read more
Venus Flytraps can be grown through flower propagation, root dividing, and, more satisfyingly, by seed. When growing a Venus flytrap from seeds, you must use the correct type of soil and control variables such as light, humidity, and temperature. Unlike other plant species, Venus Flytrap seeds will not germinate if they are buried. Instead, Venus … Read more
If you give your Venus flytrap plant good care and allow it to develop for a few years, it will reach a maximum diameter of roughly 13 cm. It will not, however, expand beyond this size. If given sufficient care, fertilization, and food, a Venus flytrap will produce as many traps as it is capable … Read more
The best way to take care of a Venus Fly Trap in winter is to prepare it for dormancy. This means, beginning in autumn, you will have to trim off dead growth, reduce watering, reduce exposure to light and find it a new home so it can acclimate to the dropping temperatures. However, you will … Read more
The optimum planting mediums for your Venus flytrap are sphagnum and peat moss. However, keep in mind that if you use Sphagnum moss, your plant may rot if there isn’t a draining agent present. Venus flytraps prefer moist soil that drains well. However, the plant is prone to root rot if the soil is compacted … Read more
If you’ve had your venus flytrap for some time, then it’s more than likely it will flower at some point soon. And if you’ve read up on venus fly trap, then you know that flowering can often be disastrous for them! However, is this always the case? and what should you do if you notice … Read more