Venus flytraps are unable to assimilate soil minerals or nutrients. As a result, you must use mineral-free, nutrient-free components. Some highly recommended soil mixes to use for your Venus flytrap include Perfect Plants Carnivorous Plant Soil, Organic Earth Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix, Bliss Gardens Premium Carnivorous Potting Mix, Jessi Mae Carnivorous Plant Soil, and Birch … Read more
Venus flytraps, when exposed to humid circumstances, will cultivate root rot. This root rot, in turn, weakens the flytrap and, without treatment, will cause irreversible harm. Symptoms to watch out for include a bad odor, an increase in black leaves, and changes in the texture and color of the plant’s bulbs. If you notice that … Read more
Several things can cause your Venus flytrap’s leaves to turn black, and not all of them are a cause for panic. Many causes for the blackening of flytrap leaves are environmental or natural causes. You should closely monitor your Venus flytrap and learn to identify states of winter dormancy to take better care of your … Read more
A Venus flytrap is a thrilling plant to watch bloom and grow, and they are anything but low maintenance. In order to keep a Venus flytrap indoors, you have to properly feed it, give it adequate light and water, and let it go dormant in the winter. In a Venus fly trap’s natural environment, they … Read more
One of the most common myths we hear is that Venus flytraps are difficult to grow. This couldn’t be further from the truth because as long as these plants have the right conditions, they will continue to thrive. One thing that is essential to a potted Venus fly trap’s lifespan is that they get repotted … Read more
Seeing spots of white mold growing on the soil around your Venus flytrap or on the plant itself can be pretty disheartening, but where does it come from, and what should you do about it? While it is unlikely to kill your plant, white mold can affect how well it grows – and it can … Read more
Mealworms can make a great part of your Venus flytrap’s diet because they have nutrients and proteins that support a healthy diet. They are easy to digest and do not typically leave much of an exoskeleton because of their small size. However, many outdoor flytraps do not require any additional insects as a part of … Read more
The Venus flytrap has a particular diet that they like; small bugs. When their traps are open, they could potentially catch their own food. This is because their traps emit a sweet aroma that lures critters in. Once they are in, the small trigger hairs within a trap will notice a bug moving around and … Read more
Do Venus flytraps close at night, or do they only close when they want to? There are so many things to know about these fascinating plants, and watching them grow, catch prey, and flourish is very rewarding. The Venus flytrap knows when it should open and close, as they’ve developed a lot of specific behaviors … Read more
Out of all the things you can feed your venus fly trap, you may also be wondering whether stink bugs are on the menu or not. So keep reading to find out if your venus fly traps can actually eat stink bugs or if it’s better to avoid them! Can Venus Fly Traps Eat Stink … Read more
