How to Grow an Infinite Supply of Flytraps - How to Propagate a Venus Flytrap

[@bouncyblight2001]

Way back in April I bought 5 B52 flytraps, 1 dente, and about 3 king Henry’s. Now in November just before dormancy I have at least 10 of every cultivar. It’s absolutely insane how invasive these plants can be. If it weren’t for their specific soil and water they’d be everywhere in America for sure

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Definitely! They’re easier than people think

[@bouncyblight2001]

@@TheFlytrapGarden back when I was a kid it turns out the only thing that kept killing these plants was acclimation. I’d never acclimate them properly and once I got that down I was baffled at how I struggled growing carnivorous plants over one simple flaw.

[@burberrycurry7517]

@@bouncyblight2001 for me it was the water, i always used tap water. With distilled water i’ve had a plant for months

[@accuratesoup3486]

@@bouncyblight2001 Hey, I'm having trouble acclimating my VFTs. Could you share some of your tips? Thanks

[@bouncyblight2001]

@@accuratesoup3486 the first step is to take them outside for 1 hour for roughly 3 days, then 2 hours the next 3 days, then increase by one hour every week until they can stay outside forever. Venus flytraps are extremely hardy and can survive after all their leaves shed so if you want you can just rush it by just leaving it outside from the get go but I wouldn’t try that if you’re new to the hobby. After they’re acclimated it’s really just a matter of making sure there’s water in their trays. It’ll be self sustaining in its own pot when outdoors. Also during dormancy try not to water them too much because they’ll suffer from root rot. Although do make sure the soil is still wet. And be sure to bring them inside when below freezing. Happy growing, and if you ever want to try out nepenthes pitcher plants I’m growing those now too

[@frozenbunyip594]

I’d done this myself just this weekend gone. From 3 pots of plants I ended up with 18 plants. It really is easy.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Definitely!

[@OperaGhost-5]

I live how you were enthusiastically shaking the plants as you were explaining. 😂 I'm sure they were fine, but im sure there isn’t one that didn't partially close from confusion. Great video, really. Thank you.

[@carnivorousplantsjourney1940]

Love this video. Learned quite a bit, and I definitely don't know it all. But just a piece of advice that I follow, I try to use all white pots to keep the temp down on the root zone. I'm worried the little plants roots will be very close to the walls of the pot and heat up much more in the smaller black pots. And if there is no problem, it was just my own thought on the subject that works for me. Can't wait to transplant some flytraps and use some of your techniques 🙏

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Whenever I used white pots, algae and moss and sometimes plants grow up against the white walls within the pot as it’s bright enough. Some have success, I don’t because I don’t like that haha

[@analoinaz2038]

Awesome explanations on dividing carnivorous plants I did my Venus by logic but I'm glad to learn I did it right thanks I'll keep watching more of your videos

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you, I’m glad it helped :) if you ever have any more questions feel free to reach out by Facebook or email

[@rossbaker7400]

So doing this method I could in fact buy one plant split it into many and then wait until they flower and pollinate them with each other and get seeds?

[@jegthegamer1499]

yep!

[@notchyochesegaming5819]

don't they self pollinate

[@notchyochesegaming5819]

don't they self pollinate

[@jegthegamer1499]

@@notchyochesegaming5819 yes what original comment described is just a longer process of self pollinating, separating original plant by the rhizome keeps the same dna so it is still self-pollination!

[@rosynwhyr5778]

I'm a novice. Use long-fibered sphagnum moss. Soak in warmed distilled water and keep wrapping around roots till it fits in pot. My flytrap just flowered and I didn't even know they COULD.

[@lancecovel1]

Very informative. I recently took the dive into caring for Venus fly traps. Happy to say that mine are doing very well.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Good to hear!

[@MerryGoldberry]

Such a well made video, said clearly and in a fun way. I really appreciate your channel, I'm hoping to get a few carnivorous plants of my own soon!

[@loudsadie]

I tried this and mines died .. wish i would have rewathched... going for another shot this year though! Thank you.🎉🎉🎉

[@kyliecoleman9598]

Nice to hear and see a fellow South African in the plant community 😃😁 Going to try repot mine. Is it ok to do now in late spring?

[@claudettegracie462]

Lekker! As a new venus fly trap owner this is so useful. My fly trap took 8 days to come and I've been struggling ever since to get it to perk up... Im hoping it just repotting shock and nothing more...

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Send pictures of the plant on Instagram, Facebook and email and I’ll be happy to take a look

[@lorenzomabalos9851]

My death cube ones have a lot, I originally rescued and bought 5, but now I have 11 because they came with 6 basal rosettes.

[@backbudbonsai]

I bought 3 different fly traps 4yrs ago……… fast forward and now I have roughly what looks like 30 or 40 baby plants. They spread as fast as baby bunnies

[@IM_H4PPYF3CE]

So amazing just bought our first flytrap today in Ottawa of Canada Cheers ,excellent channel 😃😃👌

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you! Goodluck!

[@JadonSchintu]

I think that is a great process! You can sell multiple with this method!

[@thebluecollarbadass9945]

I have 3 of my own I call them Medusa and her sisters and I'm trying to grow some from seed stalks and split a rhizome successfully thanks for the content already subscribed and liked❤️🙏🏼👍

[@sebulbathx]

Oh about sphagnum moss. I just didn't lay my moss in any way when I re-planted my plants. Hope they will survive. Anyway I have seen a few new plants with my bought plant so I will try one day and separate them and get more plants. One video said if they are small you can wait til they get a little bigger. And I think I will wait since I feel it's less of a chance to fail if they are somewhat bigger. Thanks for the video!

[@CarnivorousPlantGrowing]

You inserted the Flytrap you cut into the soil, did it grow well?

[@Aries-ur8lv]

I love this video so much thank you!

[@ayinwithnoyang]

Jesus, today i repotted “2” typicals from 2 separate pots, as im taking them out of old media, I was so delighted to see that it had cloned itself numerous times, Well, one had 5 rhizomes, and another 4, I ended up with 9 “new” plants from 2

[@qiqismcdonalds1105]

The transitions 😮😲

[@monke1919]

How long does it take for the cuttings to start growing?

[@fatherwasp1565]

3 seconds

[@TheKonga88]

148 years 🏃🏃🙌😯

[@louis_ellis.2410]

Nice video thanx! 🤙🏻

[@HelgrafFireHammer]

Great video :) Question about the cuttings; how do you know wether or not a cutting has successfully rooted or if it died? How long will it take to see such signs?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

About a month, if it won’t make it it’ll be dead by then. After 3 months you’ll have ones growing and all of those that didn’t root would be dead by this time

[@admiralbeluga6438]

@@TheFlytrapGarden wow still helping other people even this video is more than a year

[@faustinae3927]

Awesome 👏 you explain everything great 😊 thank you

[@ClausCarnivores]

nice video, I just did the same with my Venusflytrap "Red Dragon" :)

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Always good to get more!

[@palay2984]

what kind of soil is that?

[@bosquebear1]

Labels? I love your videos.

[@oneeyedjack8806]

Will rhizome grafting work to achieve a cultivar?

[@TheBigfootExpertonYoutube]

Thanks friend!

[@robbo6554]

Always enjoy your videos, entertaining and instructive, thank you. I will have to have a go @ dividing mine.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Good luck!

[@tammipineda4121]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@Z3L0T3S]

Damn he looks like my old staff sergeant, kinda zoned out for a bit

[@tinapitts6222]

You can also put in water..as a leaf pulling

[@drlnstza9802]

Nice job. Thank you.

[@EliteteamMontereyJiujitsu]

What kind of soil are you using?

[@chrisdenis6698]

great video you look like the guy from game of thrones the one that victoried the red head and was good with arrows

[@ianmccrae5626]

Hi my venus fly trap is growing nicely but the trap is green no red inside what is the cause of the red not being there. Look forward to your reply.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Either genetics or it isn’t getting the care it needs :)

[@Trekmario1701]

Try getting it more sun . They need 6+ hrs of good sun

[@ianmccrae5626]

Some days in Scotland we get sun. But not very often more than 7 hrs and not to hot.

[@Trekmario1701]

Ok are they inside ? Then try to get a good light. You can use a curly cue twisty light. Put in above to get best results. May not get red. But it will grow .

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

You should grow them outside until the nights get below 0 Celsius, then bring them inside. If you can’t get enough light outside for at least 6 months of the year then you should look at a grow light as suggested by Ken :)

[@KatieSmart-o1h]

I’ve lost 2 vines flytraps and I’m getting a new one. Thank you fore that trick 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kauanzinff2965]

hello, I come from Brazil to study, I have a doubt how do I make my seedlings turn into this pile with several seedlings

[@donniedotzler7387]

Good info

[@BotvacProductions469]

i have 4 venus flytraps and i think 2 of them are B52 because they are larger traps and have some red but i dont know. can you help me fighure out what coltivar it is?

[@JamesEndo1]

Nice separation and new plants! How much time do you allow before making more plants? Like theoretically 6months, once a year or just watch? Where do baby plants come from, rhizomes shooting out? Any seeds? Nice video, great for me as a newbie carnivore grower! Thanks.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you :) usually once a year, when they start growing again they may have 1 or 2 separations. Seeds come from the flower which pops up once a year and if it gets pollinated but it isn’t often advised to keep the flower on the plant. The best method is to watch and see if you get more plants in a season before you try separate anything out

[@JamesEndoSanJoseCARealEstate1]

@@TheFlytrapGarden OK, cool. Why is it advisable not to keep flower on VFT? Thanks.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

The majority consensus is that it drains the plant of a lot of energy and this causes the plant to grow with less vigour. If a plant is grown with bad care, the flower, in that case, would cause the plant to die. However if you have an extremely vigorous plant and a colony of them, people often let them flower to collect some seed

[@Kyddoemiko13]

Most excellent 🤠 video 🍃🍃😁🍃🍃

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you!

[@azuldebianka328]

My wife got me a VFT for my B-day because she knows how much I love them. I also have a sundew (Drosera capensis). I repotted both. The sundew I left with the soil in came with and simply added more moss to the bigger pot. It's growing beautifully. The VFT ... not so much. I had it for MONTHS in the little pot it arrived in and it was thriving wonderfully under the sun. Then, I followed these videos that show the person taking off all of the soil from the roots before repotting. In less than two weeks my beautiful VFT was dead. Not dormant. DEAD! It went from no less than 20 bright burgundy traps to every single one black and wilted down to the roots, which are also black now. Be careful following these videos.

[@Spunro]

i recently split mine up and i got 6 out of what was originally 1 :D

[@thilton24]

Great video, very knowledgeable, thank you.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you!

[@FBIagent22-q1d]

Thank you, I just split mine and one had no roots but I planed it anyway to see if it will root. Two leaves fell of so I stuck them in the dirt to see what happens. Hopefully I haven't killed my gift.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Should be ok, just dont give up hope!

[@rizwanalishahsayedbukhari]

Nice video whr I bye flytraps seeds kindly reply

[@ThePunisher-vm3jj]

anyone know any website for the US where i can get those exact pots? the small ones i've use greenhouse mega store but i would like something thats harder and buying in bulk thank you in advance

[@NightChild420]

I've seen them on Amazon

[@Florida_man21]

@@NightChild420 omg so helpful 🙄

[@NightChild420]

@@Florida_man21 glad I could be some help to you.

[@larryg2922]

You'd be better off with slightly taller pots (at least 3.5 inches).

[@Tarnishedgrimm]

Hello! I am a beginner at growing flytraps and made the unfortunate mistake of not reading labels and gave my flytrap distilled water for babies that had vitamins like potassium, they started to die and the traps fell off but the stems are still green. I purchased a gallon of pure distilled water, can I save my flytraps? Will I need new Pete moss/soil?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Hi. Yes, I would recommend you repot into sphagnum peat moss and perlite ASAP. Then try and slowly acclimate them to more light week by week as they grow new traps

[@cathyny83]

My plant root doesn't grow as much and long like your plants, I'm wondering can I feed the liquid fertiliser to this plant

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

You can feed it diluted maxsea

[@navyofficer0721]

@@TheFlytrapGarden I thought you weren't supposed to give it any sort of fertilizer as it will kill it?

[@kevinmitchell4960]

If you have one or 2 gone black does that mean it's dead or will it bounce back?

[@danielledewitt1]

You just cut the black ones off.

[@christineedwards4865]

It looks easy enough, but thanks for the visual example. I like your technique for potting your divisions, that was very helpful. Since fertilizer is not an option, is the fastest way to make them grow just feeding them insects? How much feeding can they tolerate without getting stressed?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Yes feeding definitely helps. A meal once every 2 weeks to once a month is what people recommend to prevent over feeding

[@jcout25]

The thing that helps them grow the fastest is patience and sunlight. Enjoy how long it takes to grow. Don't take shortcuts.

[@chokethewoke746]

I love these things.

[@thereegamer1560]

Can the leaf pulling method be used for sarracenia

[@freshdews]

Great video. Where do you get your pots?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

From a wholesaler in Australia, if you’re in Aus and want them (literally a couple hundred at a time) I can find the name for them. Otherwise I am selling the pots as I need to get rid of them (Aus only) 😊

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

Last year I got fascinated about these plants so did some research and went on a mad carnivorous plant buying spree at end of summer. Brought about 20 pitcher hybrids, 7 species of vsts and a sundew (which doesn't need dormancy so was indoors in winter and is now 4 plants :). My big pitchers were full outside, vsts and smaller pitchers in a coldframe over a cold uk winter. Every one of them survived and back to growing, but the bigger plants have really started new growth quickly :) Ive read links that say you should put carnivorous plants in darkness if needed during dormancy? How true is this? I only chopped off browning leaves in late winter, anything green then left as they still photosynthesis and energy gets stored in the rhizome for next season which I think is the best way of pruning, they don't get pruned in natural habbit? I water mine deionized water when got no rain water and they seem to love it. My medium is roughly Peat moss 60% Pearlite 25% 10% horological sand 5% Sphagnum moss

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Hi Mate. I have never read of any carnivorous plant that needs full darkness for dormancy, perhaps the only one would be tuberous sundews if you were to remove them from soil during their summer dormancy but I don't think you've read about those just yet? Your cutting method seems good, only cut the pitchers off once they've gone completely brown as the bugs in the pitcher is still used until it has completely died back. Your soil also seems very good, generally 50 : 50 peat to perlite is what is recommended but that mix is very good too. You are doing an excellent job

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@TheFlytrapGarden Hi mate, tbh I was a bit dubious about the darkness thing myself but thought Ild ask an expert :) I think my plants done proper sound over winter, cold temps, enough sun to keep leaves photosynthesis creating energy for the next season. No have not heard of tuberous sundews, Ill have to check that out!!!! The bugs in my pitchers last year were AMAZING, everyone full before I cut dead leaf! Its natural for pitchers to die after they haved absorbed enough nutrients Cheers

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

thats awesome mate you have done an excellent job for sure, glad to hear that your plants had a good feast that's exactly what they need haha

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@TheFlytrapGarden Mate my Sarracenia leucophylla cross has 2 foot pitchers and growing many are still in early development, this is my fav plant, I got some red flavas catching up, oh man cant wait till they fully going for it!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@TheFlytrapGarden Ill take some pics, have you got email? I'm really proper chuffed with my collection :)

[@shorthg91]

I hope to put all VFT after division in one big pot together(will make some distance between plants) , and I saw many people put'em in individual pots a lot. Is there any reason why they put them in different pots? and any disadvantage by putting them in same big pot?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

You can put them all together if you want :)

[@KishorTwist]

Would your white soil container be too big for multiple fly traps to share in? Or do VFT grow better in the little black ones?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

If you want multiple VFT together, it’s best to use a 30 cm deep pot. I pot them in small pots to make shipping for customers cheaper

[@KishorTwist]

@@TheFlytrapGarden 30 cm, huh? 🤘 I've been doing those inexpensive 5 gallons self-wicking buckets for my regular plants and so far so good, I might do the same for multiple traps next season! Pitcher plants and droseras would be nice colleagues too. Meanwhile, can I leave my single tiny 10 cm-pot VFT outdoors for the coming colder season and brutal Arctic-cold winter or best to bring it inside? 🙏

[@july71974]

@theflytrapgarden How long does the rhizome and leaf pullings before they start having offshoots?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

I’m not quite sure I understand what you mean?

[@july71974]

@@TheFlytrapGarden Hi! I meant after you started planting thise rhizome and leaf cuttings, how long should I expect to start seeing growth of a baby plant from those. Cuz i heard leaf cuttings results to seeing new plants faster than coming from seeds.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

1-2 months :)

[@ericestrada5472]

I love your accent!!

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you :)

[@rivahkillah]

When i was kid we had a few of these. Wish somebody had told us fertilizer and top soil weren't a good idea. 😡

[@carinhadoscomentarios4325]

Same 😭 i've killed some plants because of this

[@Doggywhatnow]

Hey! Very informative video especially for newbies! I’d just like to know, when propagating while dormant, since the older traps are separated from other traps, is it okay for the tiny traps to skip dormancy since they are a whole new plant? And do i just let the old traps be the ones to go thru dormancy? I would really like to hear your comment on this! It would be very much appreciated!

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Nope the small ones will be dormant during dormancy anyway 😉 regardless, if you grow your plants outdoors and you’re in let’s say the USA you can’t really prevent dormancy

[@vinceteamkong2701]

@@TheFlytrapGarden i live in a hot part of texas and the temp is 70-90 doesnt really go below for long

[@vinceteamkong2701]

@@TheFlytrapGarden im gonna do fridge dormancy soon

[@LS-yv8zh]

@@vinceteamkong2701 you can leave them outside year round they'll adapt, from so cal, I don't do dormancy per se, they slow down as the days get shorter but continue growing pretty well just slower than summer.

[@bubblezovlove7213]

Can you propogate using a pitcher that fellloff but otherwise is very strong ... I've put it in a glass which has moss and rainwater.....

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

You mean a pitcher plant, sarracenia? Unless you go a part of the rhizome it won’t grow unfortunately

[@Sibes3]

I'm sorry, did you say to mix the sphagnum moss with something else?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Sphagnum peat and perlite?

[@Sibes3]

@@TheFlytrapGarden Thanks!

[@louisoxford7096]

cheers

[@johnstone9112]

Say I put a plant in a 5 gallon pail will it grow to the size of the pail like will it grow tall

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

No, they will reach their full genetic potential and have healthy roots however

[@sdqsdq6274]

is there a video on sphagnum moss wrapping ?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Not too sure what you mean?

[@janstewart2041]

How much do you sell the babies for?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

I used to sell them for $10

[@olsonlr]

How long did it take for that mother plant to reach that size please?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

I got it pretty much this size

[@franss77]

Genial 👍

[@ThePunisher-vm3jj]

whats the size of those small pots? 2.5x2.5x3? inch

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

66mm for all

[@blackdevilspiderphbdsp5626]

what soil are you using sir pls reply ☺️

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Peat and perlite

[@vflytrap7158]

My vfts looks healthy but the traps are kind of long and leggy. Suggestions?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Needs more sunlight

[@Carmen_Ragusa]

What happens if you put the plant in a much bigger pot?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

They will be able to reach their full genetic potential :)

[@TheMoistLord]

​@The Flytrap Garden wht would happen if u put them in a pot around the size of car would they get very large?

[@teresasedore6779]

awesome video. what kind of soil do i need to use .i bought my first venus flytrap

[@Simplycarnivorous]

NEVER wash or water plants with tap water! 💦

[@AdriansCreatures]

ive been doing it for more than 5 years no issues

[@Longest_comment98]

Ok

[@Asher-y2g]

@@AdriansCreatures stop lying

[@terryterry1655]

ratio of peat moss/perlite pls . some selling 75%/25% ..understand 1: 1

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

50% : 50%

[@willgordon5737]

John snow!

[@Ronin42069]

What is a rhizome ?

[@louel9272]

Its like a modified root, like Ginger

[@twistedadrenaline6892]

My fully grown Venus Flytrap died and split himself into 3-4 baby Venus Flytraps

[@buggsy5]

A comment about terminology. What you have been calling leaf cuttings are not. They are leaf pullings - where you pull the entire leaf free from the rhizome.

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Yes, you’re correct :)

[@Aryoncreative]

Cool

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Thank you!

[@Aryoncreative]

I’m from Texas so I need spagnum

[@beautifulsoul369]

Couldn't see you dividing the roots there was too much mud.

[@Ittybittythetwofacedkitty]

I like your voice

[@cherieannlottering5197]

Sorry the soil is peet and did not get the mix please

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

Sphagnum peat and perlite :)

[@Destroyer75757]

I did this and they're pretty sad, 😢 I'm worried ☹️

[@danielledewitt1]

It will recover.

[@marthanewsome6375]

Everyone carrying on about rincing roots off with tap water have no idea what they are talking about. The plant doesn't have time to absorb the tap water. You shouldn't water these plants with tap water as they stand in this water and if you use tap water minerals build up over time that will kill the plant. So please don't comment unless you know what you are actually saying.

[@konradsworld3623]

That one person who disliked😂

[@janstewart2041]

Almost a month in a doing good

[@kakakrabbypatty1234]

Infinite flytrap glitch

[@bariranascarlatta8269]

Hope it doesn't get patched

[@Sacred_Korok69]

​@@bariranascarlatta8269 Well after one year, i can confirm that it didnt get patched yet! Still works in 2023

[@kstonurai9350]

Does he keep saying 'rasim' or 'rahsin' something similar. I cant find it on google and he says it 1000x so it must be important

[@peshwaichaha8933]

I want to buy Venus flytrap plant.

[@kennys223]

What’s the soil mixture?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

I don’t remember but most likely peat and perlite

[@danielledewitt1]

No don’t use tap water.

[@aryssonia5768]

Can you speak Polish?

[@TheFlytrapGarden]

No :)

[@mikeporter6795]

Decent video but GET TO IT. There's no reason this video needs to be 17 freakin' minutes. Come on, be SNAPPY