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“Don’t try to grow it in a terrarium” is the best advice ever for growing a Venus Flytrap. It’s also very helpful to learn that they aren’t tropical plants, they like direct sun, and they don’t need high humidity. All of this contradicts other advice I’ve gotten.
I got my first one about 8 months ago, was taking bad care of it, bc I didn’t know any better and I tried to repot it because all the traps were turning black. And I’m stupid and put it in dirt for like 5 minutes, then I found your channel and fixed everything and then I just hoped. And yesterday I went outside to water my other Venus flytrap my parents got me an I actually saw some new growth!! So Peter (the Venus flytrap) is still alive 🥳 thanks to ur videos! (Btw I watch ur videos all the time when I’m bored) Thanks!!
This is my third flytrap, and I'm doing my research this time. I have a big jug of distilled water, and I followed your advice and put it in new soil immediately-soil that I'm confident has no added fertilizers or nutrients. I also cut off some of the traps and leaves that were obviously dead. It already spread out and seems a lot happier.
That is awesome! Just make sure that the new "soil" was peat moss and not like garden soil. Garden soil has natural nutrients in it which flytraps can't live in. Peat moss is typically much better about having less nutrients and salts.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub You were right, even what seemed like barren and safe soil was filled with nutrients. I caught it in time and kept it in a jar of distilled water until I had access to peat moss. Unfortunately, winter came and they both died despite my attempts to keep them from the cold. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Probably overwatered them, that's what tends to happen to my plants in the winter.
these have been realy helpful. ive been doing research on these plants for three days before i buy one and these videos have taught me a lot of things.
You’re so awesome! I’m glad I found your videos! I’m a first time Venus flytrap owner so I’m learning a lot from you. I appreciate you! Looking forward to seeing any and every videos you have :)
Thank you so much for your kind words, really means a lot to me! I appreciate you checking the videos out and supporting my channel. More videos to come!!!
Super happy to hear that I can feed them meal worms, I already keep meal worms and crickets on a regular rotation for my leopard gecko. I wonder if, for particularly small fly traps, flightless fruit flies would work?
I notice that when I propagate and the little tiny flytraps come up, they do a pretty good job catching gnats and fruit flies. For the first year or so, that would probably be okay, but after that they definitely need something a little bigger.
Yes Lowe’s! Only one alive / dying trap extremely droopy and black under shelves last one used distilled water and didnt feed it for a few weeks until another sprouted than fed it a fly. About 2-3 months later entering summer after extensive care. big traps along with them Fully sprouting seeds! They were on sale for around 2 dollars. They got out their dormancy in April and slightly bigger traps good luck!
Good luck Alfredo, they can be amazing plants. When you are ready to upgrade to a cultivar, go check out California Carnivores online. They have some really amazing venus flytraps in stock! You can get 10% off with the code CPHUB! www.californiacarnivores.com/collections/venus-flytraps-dionaea-muscipula?aff=7 Also, let me know if you have any questions!
Jess, these plants are amazing! However, if you are trying to help control fungus gnats, flytraps are not the answer. However, there is a carnivorous plant that will be a huge help! Pinguicula or sundews will be way better for this purpose. Check this video out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--PsUgnwdB0A.html
@Carnivorous Plants Hub you know I have heard that but was kinda being cheap about it lol!! Even if they don't work I grew up around them and love them so I will try to grow them and also look into the sundews! Thanks so much for the reply, been binging your videos on the fly traps. So beautiful 😍
@Carnivorous Plants Hub I just received a Mexican Ping and a drosera hybrid, im so excited! The fly traps seem to be doing well on my window sill (no lack of sun in AZ) I was so worried they'd burn up but they are taking sun that I've seen burn succulents, very impressed but prob gonna move them outside soon I'm worried the window will magnify the sun and burn it! Thanks for your videos I never would have kept them alive without you!!
Hey Jess! So excited for you! The window actually dillutes thr sun. For Arizona I recommend morning sun then maybe indirect sun in afternoon. At least during summer. During early spring, it can probably stay in sun all day. Just let it acclimate slowly, don't go full sun right off the bat. Start with 4 hours week one, then jump an hour each week until it's full sun. Keep the the tray of water full in that Arizona heat!
Idk that plants can be happy but I'm pretty sure the 5 big box flytraps I bought became very happy once I got them in peat and perlite mix and outside in full sun with my Sarracenia. The 5 death cubes became 50 flytrap plants with separations lol all my friends that wanted one got at least one 🤣
Bit late to the party, but yeah since shortly ive got a venus fly trap and i really love it ^^ thanks to you i know now how to care for it and i try my best. I do take it outside every single day and bring them inside during the night. I was so worried in the beginning that it wouldnt grow well because the traps that were there are so droopy :( sadly got it that way too. But since recently, since theres full blown sun during the days and i put them there, there has been a tiny new growth there ^^ im so happy about that and thank you so much for you videos, love them! ^^
I started mine which where small ones. Starting w/ mill worms but the plant is staying closed. soon, I will take it out by the garbage bin where the flies are at.
I like to grab the sad plants, i already knew a good vit about the venus fly trap before i got it at Ingles and knew they would die so grabbed on to save, hes gonna have a good life now😤
I bought a venus fly trap at a local grocery store and from November 30 to February 28 I put it In the refrigerator to make it go dormant when I took it out It sprouted new traps
When they bring these from the nurseries, they are still in good shape. The issue is the time they are spent in dark shade at the stores shelves is what masses them up, & often are watered with regular tap water. I once asked a store clerk why they are putting them in the darkest place of the shelves... they need light. The store clerk response is that they eat hamburger & don't need light.
9:30 This is the same pot I use for my VFT’s! I bought these at Dollarama here in Canada. They come in a 3 pack and are amazing little plastic pots for carnivorous plants!
Ty so much! I got a few flytraps at lowes yesterday and they won't eat. Seeing how bad the soil was from lowes environments I will flush my flytraps immediately
Yo its the same dude from a seperate video where i asked about creek water and now my fly trap be TRIPPIN so i just wanted to say thanks.~ P.S i got my fly traps at a farmers market local
Yes I bought two and I also bought that carnivorous soil from Amazon you used in one of your other videos ,only thing is I'm Scared if I repot them there gonna DIE cause I don't have a TDS reader .I did take them out the death cube but there still in the same potter an same soil.
It's hard to say without a TDS Meter. If you have access to a Walmart, you can get one when you purchase a Zero Water pitcher, which also produces great zero water for venus flytraps. IT's a gamble, the pot could be 250 ppm or 70ppm. The 70 will probably be alright but the 250 is a problem. No way to know for sure without the TDS meter.
I have seen mixed results with coco coir. I think it depends on the source. I've seen people say they used it but had to soak for 3 days before using. It might be worth a shot but I wouldn't do it without a TDS meter. I'd stick with peat or long fiber sphagnum.
Can't say for sure, it just depends on how much salt and minerals are in the ground. The only way to know for sure is to get a TDS meter and to measure the water. If it's under 50 PPM, you should be good to go!
For the most part, I think so. I have seen reports of thr acidity of thr ant can have negative impacts on the trap. It won't kill the plant, but might hurt that particular plant. It wouldn't be my bug of choice, but I wouldn't worry about it if they get in there naturally.
I have noticed that Rocket Farms has the best in shape VFTs from death cubes. I actually managed to grow them very well and have started using them to create some personal cultivars.
I came across a brand new shipment of Rocket Farms venus flytraps at Wal-Mart the other day, they were in beautiful shape. They were $6 each, which is a pretty good deal for typicals. But you could tell each one had at least a few flytraps per plant. They looked really healthy, hoping someone out there found them, then stumbled on my video! Lol.
Yeah, I have had my fair share of death cube carnivorous plants over the years, and when I discovered Rocket Farms, I was pleasantly surprised at the general quality of their flytraps. Although their care guide isn't perfect, as long as you can get it out of the container and repot it, the plants are pretty much perfect. After their first dormancy with me, they quickly became some of the biggest flytraps I own. While I don't usually reccomend buying death cube VFTs, for Rocket Farms' VFTs, I will make an exception. They are pretty affordable, and are in much better condition than you would expect from normal box store VFTs.
I'm glad for death cubes, mostly because it's many peoples window to carnivorous plants. They aren't always the best kept or easiest to rescue, but many people out there would have never joined the hobby if they didn't see one at Lowes or Wal-Mart. Most people get upset that big box sells them, but they are being a bit selfish and not considering the hobby as a whole. The more interest in the plants the better it is for the entire community. Most people figure out pretty quickly if carnivorous plants are for them after a death cube purchase. Lol!
I transplanted my venus fly trap with moss and peralite.. The soil turned green on top and my plant is dying or dead 😢 I tried to feed it meal worms but it never digested them. Also, I didn't know you're only spades to feed one at a time 😔 I did water it with distilled water, and the pot I chose was a self watering one so I put the water in the bottom, and I watered it from the top a few times.
They will typically only eat insects when in good health. It's hard to know for sure what is wrong with the plant without seeing photos. Maybe not enough sun/light. That is probably the most common mistake I see that leads to their death. Sounds like you had the right substrate and water, but if they don't get enough light, it won't matter. Hope it can make a recovery!
I buy ro water and it’s much cheaper than distilled water. I was spending 10 dollars for five gallons of water. But I can get five gallons of ro water for 1.30$
I got my first Venus fly trap at Walmart I live in Texas and we’re in the fall season. What’s the best way to take care of it this time of season ? I’ve seen some videos really helpful, but Texas weather is unpredictable. Sometimes we have a lot of rain where it floods is it OK if I put it in a hanging pot and bring it inside when it’s raining a lot or just leave it outside on my porch?
You want to try and keep the venus flytrap under 50 degrees if possible during winter dormancy. I'd try to avoid leaving them out in the rain for long periods of time, that much exposure to water can rot the crown of your plant, especially when it's colder outside.
Weird question maybe - Since the soil has moss mixed in, will the moss grow on top of the soil on its own? Or is extra moss added on top after planting?
Hey Lillith! Just to clarify your question, are you referring to it being peat moss? Peat moss has moss mixed in? If so, yes. Peat moss can grow moss in the right conditions.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I think so, I got the Organic Earth carnivorous soil mix that was linked in this video description ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j6UkfpWpe7U.htmlsi=VxJE5X-DpZOmRB2x
I cut the flowers that were growing on my Venus flytrap about a month ago. Unfortunately my plant seems to be not doing well since. I’m feeding blood worms, it’s in good light, water is good. Not sure why my plant isn’t doing well.
You would have to be a little more specific on not really sun at all. They do need a lot of light, if grown outdoors, they will not do well in a low sun area. they need at least 8 hours of sun a day. But should get probably 10-12 hours a day.
In the majority of situations, yes, rain water is great! There are some situations where rain water does contain too many dissolved solids. The only way to know for sure is to measure with a TDS meter. Most rain water is fine though.
No, unfortunately, boiling can kill harmful bacteria for drinking but it does not eliminate the dissolved solids. The steam the rises from boiling works, which is essentially distilled. But boiling alone does not make it good for venus flytraps.
I have been wanting this plant since I was a child. I finally got one a couple days ago, I am in an apartment and I am so scared I’m going to kill it. I don’t have anything I need to repot it.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub there was something wrapped around it, and it was placed in the center of the soil. I tried leaving it be thinking maybe that was supposed to be that way, but I clipped it off and it had like string tied to it. I’m thinking maybe they were like root protection?? There’s a couple new traps growing. I’m so nervous about it. I like propagating and this is one I truly want to see thrive and survive. Mine came from California and I live in Texas. Is that too much change for it?
Hi I’m back my darlingtonia is somehow alive and well despite living in Miami fl and growing it outside so much so it’s starting to grow a new pitcher coming out of it’s dormancy
Premier is pretty good. Measures at about 70 PPM out of the bag. Pretty easy to rinse and use. I'm sure the peat varies by region. Just look at the back at the ingredients, make sure that ingredients just says "sphagnum peat moss". If there are any additives, don't bother. You just want 100% pure sphagnum peat moss.
I've seen some of the most amazing flytraps from Florida. I know that people in Florida have acclimated their plants to go dormant in warmer temperatures. I would recommend joining a local carnivorous plant group for your area on FB or Instagram and seeing what people in your specific area do for dormancy. Make sure they can prove they have amazing plants, lot of keyboard warriors out there like to spit stuff they have heard but can't prove they've actually done it.
My trap had his first meal since I got her home A smallish fly But now about almost a week later the trap has reopened before even digesting it I tried to realise it by touching a few of the inner hairs but it won’t close What do I do? The water I feed it has 3 ppm & I water it from the bottom tray as the plant shop guy told me to
Its important to understand that the flytrap does not 100% consume the entire insect. It actually leaves behind an exoskeleton. They close, release a digestive enzyme, it absorbs as much of the nutrients it can then after about a week, it does open back up. It actually sounds like your trap is functioning exactly as it should!
No, I wouldn't use an orchid mix. It usually has bark and some regular soil in it. It's definitely not mineral and nutrient free. The moss is just sphagnum moss, it says orchid moss, but there is nothing special about it.
Hey Tracy, I'm really not sure to be honest, do you have an example of the moss? I've never seen it at hobby shops (probably because I don't go to hobby shops often).
so I got a venus fly trap, and the traps dont show any Pink in their mouths... do I feed the traps yet? or do i just water with fertalizer? im not sure what to do... any advice is appreciated
Hey Jake, did you watch the entire video. It really goes over everything. No fertilizer. It will burn the roots. The red comes from light, the more light they have the more red they turn! If you keep your trap outside, feeding them is probably not necessary.
I'll be honest Adam, I have never used rice hulls. I'd just check for TDS with a meter to be sure. Leave some rice hulls in some water overnight, test the water in the AM to make sure they aren't leaching dissolved solids into the water.
I've seen most people who uses white light grow lights give VFT's around 15-25k lux but I been wondering, what happens if I give them more? I ask because I haven't seen anyone do it and according to Wikipedia direct noon sunlight is around 109k lux. So wouldn't it be good to give them something closer to that? I got a plant a week ago and I just placed it under a 8W LED spotlight (600 lumen 3200K°), it is around 5 inches away form it and covers the plant well, at the center i get a reading of around 85k lux and around 65k lux at the edge of the pot, if I hold a sheet of white paper over the VFT its blindingly bright on par with the sun, yet I feel like the plant heats up significantly less than in direct sunlight, I guess due much lower IR content. Do you have any experience with this kind of artificial light intensities?
I'm honestly not a light guru. When it comes to lighting I just have a decent feel for when the plant looks light starved and when they look like they are getting too much light. I then adjust accordingly. I have had venus flytraps get too much sun, but that's usually when they are acclimating. If in the outdoors from spring, they acclimate well and can handle really hot temperatures with direct sun. I've had mine in 110 degrees before for about a week and they did just fine.
It's hard to say. However, a healthy flytrap head should not be closed all the time. They might stay closed for a week or so, but should open back up. It's possible that head is not functioning properly anymore. New ones should stay open until triggered.
If you are referring to the Sansi Bulb, no, it doesn't require the aluminum lamp. It actually screws into any standard lamp. I just prefer these clamp shop lights.
The SANSI 36W Daylight LED Plant Bulb E26 you have, can it be hooked up to an industrial lamp? I have one that 5 1/2 inches I bought from Lowes that can only go up to 75W. I'm using it for a GE grow light for my plants but I believe it's either not strong enough or it's not good. My VFTs, sundews and my cobra lily are showing signs of being starved from light and I need a better bulb soon.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ok, I'll see on buying it from the link you provided in the description, I like what it can do and it seems stronger enough to help my plants. It's a temporary setup though because I want to grow my plants outside once the temperature stays consistent and warm. Thank you!!!
The majority of the time yes. IN some areas that have pollution the rain can contain dissolved solids and be bad for flytraps. The only way to know with 100% certainty is to get a TDS meter and measure the water at room temperature.
I heard you mention how we can soak and feed the flytrap dried mealworms But doesn't the thing that's being eaten need to move inside the trap for it to close fully? How would you emulate that with a dead insect?
Great question! Yes, a secondary response is required from the trapped insect for digestion to be triggered. Wait for the trap to close then for about a few minutes afterward, gently massage the outside of the trap. Do this on and off for the next 30 minutes afterward and you can trigger the digestion.
So I got this really nice Venus flytrap plant from Trader Joe's and it has about over 10 heads, while I was trying to remove it through the long plastic tube, i accidentally set off 3-4 of the heads. Is it going to die from stress?
That shouldn't kill it. If it has poor care, it can contribute to it dying. However, you watched this video and you are prepared to give it great care, right?!? Lol. I accidently set off traps all the time, especially when I repot them. It's not enough to kill them. There would have to be other factors.
I like to try and keep up and get them off. Sometimes you can just tug them and they pop off, other times you will want to cut them to make sure you don't uproot the plant. Keeping the black ones off can prevent some mold from growing and can prevent rot. Plus, it's just nicer looking!
That can be tough to answer because different cultivars are more red than others. Sometimes, too much red can be an indication of them burning from too much light. This is common when they don't get acclimated correctly. But, it also could just be a more red type of flytrap and will just be more red than others.
Thanks so much for the reply. it’s not like crazy red I was just wondering bc when I got it from Lowes it was like super green from probably not enough sunlight
Ashley, I 'm so sorry. I've been having issues with this. Working with the company that helps me send those out to resolve. Hoping to have it resolved really soon. Thank you for your patience.
Okay, I think I empathize with this comment because the music is so good. So, yes. Me talking over the music is super annoying. However, you did click on a video that has a primary focus of providing tips and care instructions for a venus flytrap. So.... I'm not entirely sure what you want from me here. I sincerely thank you for watching though, I really do appreciate it!
Hey Scott, it's impossible to say without knowing what's in those bags. But... I'm assuming it's probably a potting or top soil, which will not work. Needs to be a peat/perlite mix or long fiber sphagnum moss. You can check out this video to see which one I prefer. I'd stick with one of those two though. I just can't speak for that soil without knowing what is in it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bxuITJ3h15M.html
Hey Ben, Brita do not filter out the necessary PPM. I would recommend a Zero water pitcher. Check out this video I just did all about Zero water pitchers. I do speak to Brita a bit n the video as well! With a zero water pitcher you get a TDS meter to test your water as well! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q3Iik5-B1Z4.html
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