How to grow Venus Flytrap plants from seed - Dionaea muscipula

[@z0eshi]

You're literally the happiest sounding person I've ever heard

[@TheHeretic435]

Shrill and manic I'd say

[@MidwestGardener]

Lots of very useful information for anyone who wants to try this. I found it interesting how they need soil with no nutrition and rainwater.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much Jim for your wonderful comment :-) its going to be such fun growing these Venus flytrap from seed :-) thanks a million for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happy growing from Ireland for a fantastic new week ahead XXXXX

[@dolandendra_trumpodi]

I think it's probably because of the nature of Venus fly traps. They aren't exactly carnivorous. They don't really "eat" their insect prey for direct nutrition. They actually ingest them and break them down into simplar forms with which they can fix their own soils. Animal (insects in this case) tissue is basically proteins. And proteins mean nitrogen and phosphorus, both of which are crucial requirements in the plants' nutrition. That's probably why a Venus fly trap seed would need a soil medium that lacks nutrition. I mean, isn't that why they are "carnivorous"? So that they can fix their infertile soil.(fertile for them to germinate in, ironically)

[@dolandendra_trumpodi]

Do correct me if I'm wrong anywhere 😄

[@FishinMagicianND]

Thank goodness I watched this before I sowed. I almost planted them in miracle catus mix. Lots of nutrients in that stuff. Thanks!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic you saw this video before sowing the seeds and good luck with growing your Venus fly trap seeds :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a safe and sunny Thursday XXXX

[@desertplantsofavalon]

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[@1977madhulika]

From where did u buyed this pls tell

[@FishinMagicianND]

1977madhulika it’s a secret

[@1977madhulika]

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[@FamilyFreedom]

Hi Lyn, hope you and Sean are well. I find these plants so fascinating, you really know your stuff!! Hope you're having a lovely weekend and the weather is as nice in Ireland as it is here in London. Much love and light to you :)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks a million Bob for your fantastic comment :-) its going to be so amazing to grow these wacky and wonderful plants from seeds :-) the weather has been so magical here, really lovely and warm and sunshine, so wonderful to see :-) thanks so much for watching and sending you and Katie, JoJo and the family heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle to London and have a MAGNIFICENT new week ahead XXXXXX

[@jonnyneoross369]

Got a cool little gift from a friend of my moms

[@jonnyneoross369]

The seeds are so tiny

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic you have been gifted seeds, and I hope they grow really well for you, happy sowing and growing, and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching XXXX

[@jonnyneoross369]

Since I’ve gone vegan, everybody’s giving me an opinion , the neighbor, who is my mom’s friend is a nice old Irish lady who knows that I’ve changed my diet, and now that I’m eating mostly plants she’s giving me a plant seeds and starter kit that’s a carnivorous. go figure she’s a hoot.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@jonnyneoross369 hahaha Jonny :-D thats awesome you have gone Vegan, I am Vegan too, I went Vegan around 12 years ago, before that I had been Vegetarian since a child, I get lots of comments from non Vegan friends about being Vegan and I grow Carnivorous plants haha, they find it amusing but I tell them that these plants are doing what Nature intended them to do, going Vegan was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and its so awesome to be plant powered inside and outside haha, have a fantastic weekend ahead XXXX

[@Whiskersandburgers]

DO YOU USE SOIL OR MOSS??!!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D I use special carnivorous plant soil, but you can use Sphagnum peat moss mixed with perlite for sowing and growing Venus fly traps, don't use conventional soil as it contains nutrients in the soil that will kill Carnivorous plants, happy growing to you and have a wonderful weekend XXX

[@Monkeyliquid]

Does sand work?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, I wouldn't recommend sand as it is too drying for the roots, I would only use a commercial carnivorous plant soil or pure sphagnum moss, thanks so much for watching and have a fantastic Friday XXXX

[@kevinbartolo2536]

what a comforting and educational tone! much love from california

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching, and sending you lots of love and happiness to California for a fantastic Sunday XXXX

[@PHXSUNSFANZ]

I sowed mine in regular seedling compound and they took off and grew like crazy!! Glad because I planted 300 seeds:)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic news, so happy to hear that, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful plant powered Monday XXXX

[@PHXSUNSFANZ]

Desert Plants of Avalon Could this cause issues with my plants in the future? Since I didn’t use nutrient free soil?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@PHXSUNSFANZ Hi Sherrii, luckily seed sowing soil is usually low in nutrients and your seedlings should be ok, and when you pot them on in the future you can then pot them up in carnivorous soil, but most seed sowing soils are very low in nutrients and they should be safe XXXX

[@PHXSUNSFANZ]

Desert Plants of Avalon Thank you so much for your reply:) I love these plants I sure hope they continue to prosper:)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@PHXSUNSFANZ XXXXX

[@scottconnors8419]

Would coco medium work? Coir I think it's called,I'm in south florida usa and very hot humid climate, so wanna give it a go,I'm plant savy ...thanks for sharing info....I'm trying to find info on temp to germinate or best temp....thnx again...

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Scott :-D I have not tried coco coir myself and wouldn't be the best to say, so sorry, but I would definitely recommend sphagnum moss, thanks so much for watching, sending lots of happy growing to South Florida for a fantastic Sunday XXXX

[@projectincursion564]

this video was really helpful because I started growing them but not that wet and when I soaked it it grew

[@SkyBrown0167]

You sound like a lovely kindergarten teacher !

[@kingodd]

Hi Miss, can i use biochar for venus flytrap?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, I am not familiar with using biochar but because it is high in carbon its best to avoid it, I would only use pure peat sphagnum moss or special carnivorous plant soil for Venus fly traps, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful Friday XXXX

[@TCMFinance]

im growing my first fly trap, wish me luck:) great video helped me a lot

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats brilliant news :-D Good luck with growing these amazing and fascinating plants from seed :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you tons of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from the Emerald Isle for a fantastic new week ahead XXXXX

[@poppythepuppy5249]

Oof rip me Venus flytrap seeds because i bought a kit and put in tap water..

[@tsarnicolasii1228]

Well in Australia watering with tap water hasnt failed so far.

[@JRI-mx3sk]

@@tsarnicolasii1228 😂

[@Spagia6]

Hi, Lyn, hope all is well! just wanted to say I've been watching your videos for some time now and you are absolutely brilliant!! you've helped me so much with all my plants and your videos are so informative and easy to understand you are so informative! thank you so much for your wonderful channel and for helping me take care of my plants!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

WOW Alex :-) Thanks a million for such a wonderful comment and I am so happy to hear that watching my videos has helped you so much with your plants :-) thanks so much for watching the videos and for your support and sending you tons of love and heaps of happiness and tons of PLANT POWER from right across the Emerald Isle and have an FANTASTIC afternoon XXXXX

[@vigilhammer]

Thanks a lot from india. Really helped.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle to India for a wonderful new week XXXX

[@imagez11]

Where in India? I live in Delhi, will it be too hot for the seed to even germinate? Thanks.

[@sugasweet69]

You sound so happy 😊 😍 ♥.... And so you should, you have just saved my seeds as they were heading for certain death. I was about to use multi purpose compost and tap water... So glad I found you! Thanks!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic that you found my video before you sown your seeds, good luck with growing them and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a super Saturday XXXX

[@erinkathleenalice4343]

I feel like you're the nicest person to walk the earth.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Awwww thank you so much Erin for your wonderful kind words and thank you for watching too, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a super Sunday today XXXX

[@TesiKiks_NewGame]

2:30 can you use a water filter that you use for tee to get rid of the minerals ?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, unfortunately although water filters remove a lot of the chemicals and minerals in water, it would still contain trace minerals that can be harmful, rainwater, or distilled water is the safest option, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful Wednesday XXXX

[@TesiKiks_NewGame]

@@desertplantsofavalon okay thanks alot 👍

[@desertplantsofavalon]

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[@PeteK147]

I am in the UK and bought some seeds. I have a walk in polytunnel. Hopefully these will grow in there. Great video!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic you have got some Venus fly trap seeds and I hope they grow well for you, happy sowing and growing and hope you keep warm in this cold weather we are having, thanks so much for watching and have a fantastic evening XXXX

[@remley8877]

Thanks so much. I'm new to raising Venus Fly Traps, though I've had a few pitcher plants, I'm totally a novice, infact this is the first time ive even seen a seed for a Venus Fly Trap. Really appreciate the info.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending tons of love and happiness and PLANT POWER your way for a truly fantastic Tuesday XXXXX

[@beastsgaming223]

You make my day happy

[@redrob5667]

Thanks for the video! As of two days ago my seeds have germinated! I had a few nagging questions regarding the process and this was the video that covered everything.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic and Good lcuk with growing from seed its so much fun and very rewarding, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful plant powered day XXXX

[@bethany9618]

I'm just wanna say your videos are amazing...

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thank you so much Bethany :-D so happy you enjoy my videos, and thank you so much for your really wonderful comment and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful Wednesday today XXXX

[@100subscribersandnovideos7]

Can I boil tap water then wait till it cools down and wet the soil?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D no tap water even if it is boiled and left to cool still contains too many nutrients that can kill your venus fly trap, unfortunately you can't boil away the nutrients in the water and it can even make the nutrients more condensed, the only way is to use either rainwater, distilled water or de ionised water that you can buy from supermarkets :-D good luck with growing them and sending much love and plant power XXXX

[@100subscribersandnovideos7]

Desert Plants of Avalon Thanks for replying to my comment, with that advice :D

[@ks-on7gg]

Great video ,very clear instructions.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle for a wonderful weekend XXXXX

[@1st508thAirborne]

Great video. Thanks for the tips and good luck germinating them. :-)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much Chadde for your wonderful comment :-) its going to be such fun growing these Venus flytrap from seed :-) thanks a million for watching and sending you and Tammy, Lobo, Kurgan, Oscar and the Yorkies an abundance of love and heaps of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle to beautiful Minnesota for a FANTASTIC new week ahead XXXXX

[@amauritoscano8497]

This is great. I live in Florida and it's hot and humid here, they should germinate well in my lanai. Thanks😊

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic you live in Florida and the perfect environment for them, happy growing and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER to Florida for a super Sunday XXXX

[@Piccollo89er]

Gosh, aren't you a jolly-golly!!! 😊 Lots of love back from Eastern coast of India!! Hopefully my batch grows too!! 🤞

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Good luck with growing these wonderful plants from seed, and thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching XXXXX

[@wan7612]

if you keep the seeds in the baggies, do you need to water them still?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Wan :-D when they are in the baggies there is no need to water as the humidity in the bag does not escape and it acts like a sealed mini greenhouse for them XXXX

[@andreaGonzalez-vt4fw]

Thank you this very helped me

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy the video helped you, and happy sowing and growing, thanks so much for watching and wishing you a fantastic plant powered new week ahead XXXX

[@mishagray2835]

I love your accent! The video is great!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Misha for your wonderful comment and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful Wednesday XXXX

[@TheEdenCarter]

I recently just bought some Venus fly trap seeds and I have put them in a plastic container with wet paper towels for germination is this ok or should I put them in soil?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Eden :-) Yes you can germinate them this way but it would be best to transfer them onto soil as it will be easier to move them once they germinate because moving them from the wet paper can damage their roots when young :-) thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and tons of plant power from right across the Emerald Isle for a fantastic Thursday today XXXX

[@tweak114]

hey!! i just got my seeds in the mail today very informative video you're my goto girl for gardening tips thank you again have a great day

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats brilliant news that you received your seeds :-) its going to be incredible to grow these plants from seeds :-) thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending an abundance of love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a fantastic Tuesday ahead XXXXX

[@t-rantula-2818]

This info is very very useful

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments and for watching :-D sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from right across the Emerald Isle XXXX

[@shadowwolf2353]

Can you store the rain water for watering the next day???

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D yes you can store the rainwater to use for the next day and for the following weeks if stored in a clean water barrell and away from strong heat :-D XXXXX

[@shadowwolf2353]

@@desertplantsofavalon I googled on what soil i should use, Is it okay for a mixture of ⅓ silica sand and ⅔ sphagnum peat moss

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@shadowwolf2353 Hi yes you can use this mix but I would use 100% spagnum peat moss XXXXX

[@shadowwolf2353]

@@desertplantsofavalon but which one is better

[@desertplantsofavalon]

100% sphagnum moss, no need to add sand as these plants love to be kept completely moist at all times :-D XXXX

[@gantman7426]

When you trim dead ones will they grow more traps?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, it can depend on the time of year as these plants die back in Winter and go back to their rhizomes, but in Spring and Summer they will send out new traps as the old ones go brown, thanks so much for watching and have a fantastic Thursday xXXX

[@الصقرشاهين-ق6و]

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[@zeva66]

Perlite is okay in the soil...?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes Perlite is a fantastic addition to the soil as it helps with aeration, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful Wednesday XXXX

[@zeva66]

@@desertplantsofavalon Thanx very much!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@zeva66 XXXXX

[@purelygrounded3902]

Yay! Just sowed our first VFT seed today! 🥰

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic news, I hope that they grow well for you, its so exciting to grow these amazing plants from seed, happy growing and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching XXXX

[@irahtarando100]

Hi Lyn.. Can you show us how to grow vft by leaf cutting?

[@pistachio6975]

Hi Can i use Coco Peat for growing Venus FlyTraps?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D I am not familiar with coco peat for carnivorous plants and would not be the best to say, I have only used pure peat or carnivorous soil, XXXXXX

[@JesseTryna]

Can i germinate any month of the year?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Jesse :-D yes if you have grow lights you can sow seeds at any time of the year, but if not its best to sow seeds during spring and Summer, thanks so much for watching and good luck with growing your seeds XXXX

[@JesseTryna]

@@desertplantsofavalon i understand thank you

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@JesseTryna XXXX

[@erichcalkins1326]

Do you have holes poked in the bottom of those containers at the start when you fill with rain water?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Erich :-D yes I put holes in the bottom of the container to allow for drainage, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful weekend XXXX

[@niahabeeb-ullah3218]

Life is just amazing. I'm speechless.. Those little seeds!? lol

[@desertplantsofavalon]

haha! its amazing how they have grown :-) Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a fantastic day XXXXX

[@memesmfiaz1607]

If i go holiday for 2 months can i leave germinated small plant in bag and in indirect sunlight to stop it from drying out?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D yes if you keep the bag sealed and in indirect sunlight the young seedlings should be ok, thanks so much for watching and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday XXXX

[@wa5780]

So exited to see how these are

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment :-) the good news is they have germinated but and so cute but because they are so tiny its difficult to get the macro on them properly to make an update, but as soon as I can get a good focus on them when they get bigger I will definitely make an update video on them in the coming days :-) thanks so much for watching and sending an abundance of love and happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a fantastic Sunday XXXX

[@comfortablynumb8832]

Would a heat mat be ok.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D yes a heat mat can be used to help speed up germination, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful Sunday XXXX

[@mikaliadarleenlynch598]

yes im going to be starting mine here soon

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Good luck with growing them its so much fun :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald isle for a FANTASTIC Friday XXXXXX

[@mikaliadarleenlynch598]

@@desertplantsofavalon yes i hope so i have luck with this will be my 1 st ever growning them form seed i have ones that looks like mario form the video game also form seed i hope u can help me with thoese also well

[@anti-popfpv4638]

Thank you! I just planted my first ones a week ago. I used the soil the kit came with so i look forward to them sprouting.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Good luck with growing them from seed :-D its such fun to do :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from the Emerald Isle for a fantastic day XXXXX

[@calebbanker3159]

Do I need to put holes in the bottom?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes its best to put holes in the bottom of the container to allow any excess water to drain, thanks so much for watching and good luck with growing from seed XXXX

[@devadeeprathore1213]

can we use our Water purifier water ?

[@devadeeprathore1213]

like Aquaguard

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Devansh :-) No unfortunately water purified water will still contain some trace minerals and the only water that is safe to use with Carnivorous plants would be pure rainwater or pure distilled water :-) XXXX

[@AlanMota303]

Desert Plants of Avalon when you say pure rain water what do you mean because i just collect rain water

[@greenfingers9437]

Do you have to put them in the fridge for a time? My seeds are not fresh!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, you don't need to put them in the fridge but Venus fly trap seeds are best sown within 3 months of being harvested as they lose their viability faster than most other types of seeds, good luck with growing from seed and thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful plant powered weekend XXXX

[@kiitajao3328]

Is there bugs what can kill fly trap when flytrap eats it?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

I think the only bugs that can cause problems are vine weevil beetles as they can eat through the traps if they get caught, but I don't think there are any bugs that are poisonous to Venus fly traps, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and wishing you a fantastic plant powered new week XXXX

[@kiitajao3328]

@@desertplantsofavalonI haven't bought it yet, but I'm going to. The last time I bought it, it didn't want to eat anything. I think it was already dead.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@kiitajao3328 😥XXXXX❤

[@kiitajao3328]

@@desertplantsofavalon but need remember your tip that just dont go to vacation find Vine weevil beetles to my flytrap when i got it so my flytrap dont die Instantly 😂 Thanks 🙏

[@kiitajao3328]

But can i feed it night crawlers?

[@elyhrluap7437]

does purified water will be fine?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D if the purified water contains no nutrients it will be fine to use, XXXX

[@brysenplayz1544]

Do you have to put them in the fridge for six weeks?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D because I have only sown seeds direct from my own plants after harvesting I have not had to put them in the fridge before but some growers do recommend that you do this if you purchase seeds, I dont think it is 100% necessary but giving them the cold treatment does help to stratify the seeds and helps encourage germination, and I think it would be best to definitely follow what it says on the growing kit and put them in the fridge for six weeks first XXXXX

[@brysenplayz1544]

Desert Plants of Avalon Okay, thanks. Merry Christmas!

[@gezdonaghy2456]

just discovered you lol brilliant video thankx

[@michaelkiran566]

Does close terrarium works too rather than plastic bag?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Michael :-D yes a closed terrarium will work well too, but once the seeds have germinated I would allow air to get into the terrarium for ventilation, thanks so much for watching and good luck growing from seed XXXX

[@TheAimlesslyWanderingSoul]

Thank you for sharing this. I have seeds but haven’t planted them yet. I live in east coast Canada where it can get very dry cold winter temps. Will our cold temps kill the plants and what should I do to prevent this from happening.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats wonderful you have seeds of Venus fly trap to sow, its best to sow the seeds indoors as young seedlings can die if the temperatures are too low, once Mature Venus fly traps can be very cold hardy, but I would definitely recommend sowing the seeds indoors and keeping them indoors over the Winter months, good luck with growing from seed, and thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for watching XXXX

[@sunjieumezawa7799]

Do they received received sunlight energy even they're zipped in plastic??

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D yes the sunlight will go through the clear bags, but when they are zipped keep the bags away from strong sunshine and heat until they are unzipped and you can unzip the bags once the seeds have germinated :-D XXXXX

[@mrsdin3739]

Hi, do we need to make hole at the container to make water flow.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes its good to have holes in the bottom of the container to allow any excess water to drain, thanks so much for watching and good luck with growing from seed XXXX

[@calmetosis]

Would coco coir work as a potting medium?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Ira, unfortunately Coco coir isn't suitable to use and only carnivorous soil should be used, good luck with growing from seed and thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for watching XXXXX

[@ClydeDatastruct]

Can I use well water? I have a well at home and it gets filled when it rains

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, I am not sure about well water, but if the water is mostly from rain it should be fine to use, but some well water comes from a ground source and can be too high in nutrients for carnivorous plants, XXXX

[@berb8300]

How often do I water them?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D you keep the soil moist with rainwater at all times and never allow to dry out XXXXX

[@berb8300]

@@desertplantsofavalon thanks for the feed back!

[@johno3326]

Can I use ordinary moss from the garden

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi, its only safe to use Moss that is 100% pure as Moss from the garden will be too high in natural fertiliser, only use pure moss or pure carnivorous plant soil XXXX

[@johno3326]

Desert Plants of Avalon ok thanks 😊

[@snailsgarden3055]

this is extremely thorough, very well put together video! Great knowledge here!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much for your fantastic comment :-) I am really excited at growing these seeds, its going to be such fun watching them grow from seed :-) thanks so much for watching and sending tons of love and happiness from Ireland XXXX

[@snailsgarden3055]

I look forward to seeing the progress of those seeds you planted.

[@CHEFFAN1965]

Are there holes in the bottom of your planting containers?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D yes I have holes at the bottom for drainage :-D thanks so much for watching, sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle for a sunny Sunday XXXXX

[@kaptinkrybaby6741]

Do you leave the bags in the sun or shade?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Kaptin :-D I leave the bags in a bright well lit spot but away from sunshine and then I move the bags into more indirect sunshine once they have germinated, Good luck with growing from seed and thanks so much for watching XXXX

[@kaptinkrybaby6741]

@@desertplantsofavalon Thank you very much

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@kaptinkrybaby6741 XXXXX

[@zeenat9062]

Oh my goodness I really like it

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Hi thank you great video can they be grown under a grow light or a use day light bulb Thank you Regards Steve

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Steve :-D yes they can grow really well under grow lights, but only use grow lights especially for plants, many of the LED plant grow lights are perfect for growing Carnivorous plants, the normal day light bulbs don't contain the full spectrum that plants need, SANSI online do a fantastic range of grow light bulbs I can really recommend, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and have a fantastic afternoon XXXX

[@stevefromlondon9175]

@@desertplantsofavalon Hi Lid thank you once again for getting back to me so fast I meant to ask one more thing when I first get the seeds do I put them in rainwater first to germinate & how long for sorry to ask as I just don't know it's so different from normal seeds So nice to have a warm bubbly lady like yourself to give me advice I'm looking forward to getting started Have a great weekend & be safe in our crazy world of ours x

[@davidgilcaliboso2328]

for you what is the best soil for venusflytrap

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi David :-D I love to use pure peat as it is nutrient free and cheap to purchase from ebay and garden shops, if you buy special soil from garden centres especially for carnivorous plants it can be pricey but pure peat is far more economical and lightweight to use too :-D thanks so much for watching and have a fantastic Sunday XXXX

[@muffinzlealta1865]

The seeds are vurry tinnie , ♥ I love the way you say tiny. Love tye accent. I just got some seeds in yesterday and I gotta get some peat or some sort of medium and with help from yer vid I'm hopefully gonna get em sprouted

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Good luck with your seeds

[@avi4003]

can i use filtered water instead of distilled?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D No filtered water only removes some of the chemicals and is still too high in nutrients for Venus fly traps, only use either pure rainwater or distilled or ionised water :-D thanks so much for watching and Happy Growing to you XXXXX

[@memesmfiaz1607]

Great informative video. I didnt soak my soil throughly and have sowed the seeds. Can i still soak it while the seeds are inside or will that drown them now? I did mildly dampen the soil before with rain water???

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes you can re water again but its best to water from the bottom of the container to avoid flushing the seeds, Good luck with growing your seeds and thanks so much for watching XXXX

[@memesmfiaz1607]

@@desertplantsofavalon oh i kinda buried them a bit. Should i find them and put them all on the surface?. I put them in gently and then put more peat moss over them and then watered them. Cam they still grow out,

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@memesmfiaz1607 Hi :-D the good news is they should be fine and still germinate if they are covered, Good luck with growing your seeds and have a fantastic Sunday today XXXX

[@samyhannah9563]

love your passion!!! :)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending tons of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful weekend XXXX

[@samyhannah9563]

thank you dearest! keep up your amazing work and videos! I ordered some venus fly trap seeds just waiting for them, my family think Im weird but they all boring! LOL! Bless You :)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@samyhannah9563 XXXX

[@IanD.]

Sorry I'm loss... Should I use pure sphagnum peat moss without soil as additional? As in only the moss is in the pot?

[@IanD.]

And also did you put holes below those containers? plz answer TIA

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :_D yes its best to use pure sphagnum peat moss and no soil unless it is 100% carnivorous plant soil in the pot as any soil that contains nutrients will kill these plants, use only pure sphagnum moss or soil especially for carnivorous plants when sowing these seeds

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Ian :-D yes I put holes in these containers too as its important for drainage :-D XXXX

[@IanD.]

Oh thank you very much. I learned a lot

[@patdimillo9196]

I may have missed a step in your video, but I want to know if you should poke tiny holes in each of the two containers so it can moisturize better with the water in the large container. Do I need to do that for them to germinate? Also, I have seen some growing strategies for flytraps that use saran-wrap to cover them rather than placing them in a large plastic bag. Is the bag better for the best growth?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Pat :-D yes its a good idea to put some holes in the containers, you dont need to do that for the seeds to germinate but its better to do this, I love to use the bag method but you can cover the containers with clear wrap cover too instead of the clear bags, good luck with growing from seeds and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER and have a wonderful Monday today XXXX

[@sarahmeed5227]

Good video. Thanks mate.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from across the Emerald Isle for a wonderful Wednesday today XXXXXX

[@avi4003]

Hey! i am using cocopeat! any advice?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D I would only recommend using pure Spagnum peat moss or Carnivorous plant soil, XXXX

[@yungmisus6977]

so are they good indoor plants because I have 500 seeds coming in and have they germinated and do you use the same soil as you started of with in the beginning

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-) yes these Venus fly traps make excellent indoor plants as long as you can give them plenty of either rain water or distilled water and keep them in a higher humidity atmosphere, I place mine on trays filled with rainwater as this helps to give them the extra humidity :-) yes I use the same soil that I started off with, but when it comes to potting on these plants you can use any good quality carnivorous soil mixture or either pure peat moss or Sphagnum moss :-) good luck with growing these amazing plants and sending you heaps of love and happy growing fro a FANTASTIC weekend XXXX

[@lyricsyt3123]

Edge Slash you can have the indoors but honestly, just putting them outside in a sunny spot and leaving them there works fine for me lol

[@anthonydavila5109]

Edge Slash Did they end up being fly traps? Sometimes the sellers scam people by giving them dragon fruit seeds which look similar.

[@birdkung56]

Can I use peat moss mixed perlite? And how often do you open the zip bag?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes if you use pure peat mss you can definitely add perlite into it too, I open the Zip lock bag once the seeds have germinated, but still keep them in the bag to keep the humidity high for the seedlings, I would just open the zip back about half way and make sure the soil is always moist with rainwater at all times :-D Good luck with growing from seed and thanks so much for watching XXXX

[@birdkung56]

@@desertplantsofavalon Thank you :)

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[@amosaguirre7569]

Hello, can i use plastic wrap to cover my seeds? Instead of using a zip lock bag? And is coco peat okay for VFTs?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Amos :-D yes a plastic wrap will work well for covering your seeds instead of a zip lock bag, I am not sure about coco peat as I am not familiar with it, good luck with growing from seed and have a wonderful plant powered Friday today XXXX

[@keeraborromeo7594]

Hi, Im also curious for the coco peat as an alternative for the moss since it is more accessible for me, I think it also does not have any nutrition but what do you think @Desert Plants of Avalon ?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@keeraborromeo7594 Hi there :-D I am pretty sure that Coco coir has very little if any nutrients and may be safe to use with Carnivorous plants, but because I have not used it myself I would not want to say 100% as I have heard that some Coco peat / coir has added salts that can be harmful, it can be difficult to say for sure, if you do decide to use it I would soak the coco peat for 24 hours in rainwater or distilled water and keep changing the water every few hours to remove any traces of salts etc, Good luck with growing your seeds and if you use the coco peat /coir let me know how you get on, thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful Sunday XXXX

[@amosaguirre7569]

Desert Plants of Avalon thank youu!! But its already almost a month and i don’t really see a change 😅

[@johno3326]

Good video thanks 😊

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thank you so much and thanks so much for watching too XXXX

[@johno3326]

I have vft seeds and other carnivorous which are a year old, would they still be ok to sow?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@johno3326 Hi Johno, yes they will still be ok to sow, but the germination success rate of them may not be as high than if they were more recently harvested, you should still get some germination from them though XXXX

[@johno3326]

Desert Plants of Avalon ok great thanks 😊

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@johno3326 XXXX

[@liligman]

Can you use eco earth?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-) I have never used eco earth and wouldn't be the best to advice you on it because I am not sure if it is contains nutrients which could be dangerous for growing carnivorous plants, sorry about that, thanks a million for watching and sending you an abundance of love and heaps of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle and have a brilliant week ahead XXXXXX

[@rannymaravilla1578]

Can I use loam soil for my VFT?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Ranny, unfortunately only carnivorous soil especially for carnivorous plants or pure Peat sphagnum moss can be used, good luck with growing from seed and have a wonderful day XXX

[@humrathach]

what kind of lighting do you give?

[@stateofsurvival8457]

Could I use coffee grounds as soil?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, coffee grounds are high in potassium and these Venus flytraps need a very low nutrient soil, pure peat sphagnum moss or a soil especially for Carnivorous plants is only to be used, thanks so much for watching and Happy Growing to you XXXX

[@waynej7620]

Would they still grow if I plant the seeds now without grow lights, being October ? my nephew has a carnivorous kit and is really excited to start.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Wayne :-D yes you can still sow seeds now and they should germinate but if you have the choice its best to wait until Spring when the days get longer for much greater chance of success, Good luck for your nephew with growing from seed and thank you for watching and sending you an abundance of love and happiness and PLANT POWER from the Emerald Isle for a terrific Thursday today XXXX

[@dannymanutd11]

Help I bought a kit online and it has venus fly trap seeds and pitcher seeds do I plant them together

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D yes you can plant Venus fly trap and pitcher seeds together as they require the same requirements, thinks so much for watching and good luck with your seedlings XXXX

[@unidentifiedleiviathan7250]

I put mine in a mixture of sand and potting soil, can i save them somehow

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Oh no if the potting soil is normal potting soil, they will struggle to germinate and may not survive, I am not sure what you can do but if there is anyway you can pick out the seeds if they are still visible and then re plant them into pure sphagnum peat moss or carnivorous soil that is the only thing I can think you can do, good luck with your seeds and I hope it works out well for you XXXX

[@unidentifiedleiviathan7250]

@@desertplantsofavalon oh well, goox thing i still have other seeds

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@unidentifiedleiviathan7250 XXXX

[@unidentifiedleiviathan7250]

@@desertplantsofavalon thanks for responding as quickly as you did

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@unidentifiedleiviathan7250 XXXX

[@JAZZYMETALSONIC]

Gr8 tutorial, Lyn. But where to get seeds?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-) Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for watching :-) I am not sure where you will be able to get Venus fly trap seeds as these are seeds from my own plant, but I think ebay would be the best place to try :-) sending you much love and happiness from Ireland and have a fantastic day XXXX

[@JAZZYMETALSONIC]

Well, I just bought one from Jade Garden

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Chara Dreemurr Thats such brilliant news :-) enjoy your wonderful Venus flytrap and sending you lots of love and happiness from Ireland XXXX

[@georgeandmyself7696]

is it okay if I boil the tap water and give it to the plants?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-) No unfortunately tap water contains too many minerals whether it is boiled or at normal temperature, with carnivorous plants only rainwater or distilled water should ever be used :-) thanks so much for watching and sending an abundance of love and heaps of happy growing from right across the Emerald Isle for a fantastic Friday ahead XXXXX

[@Lunam_Creates]

Can I use the green stuffs you germinate other seeds in😊

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Alandri :-D you can use the seed starter trays etc as long as you don't use commercial soil or compost and only use carnivorous plant soil, thanks so much for watching and happy growing to you XXXX

[@aidngunter7228]

So I went to a garden centre yesterday and I was advised to use cactus and succulent soil mix for them. Have I made an error in believing them because I sowed the seeds yesterday

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Aidn, oh no, yes Carnivorous seeds wont grow and will die in cactus and succulent soil mix, Carnivorous plant seeds need to be sown in only Carnivorous soil or pure sphagnum moss as any nutrients in the soil will kill them, Cactus and succulent soil is too drying and contains nutrients which is a disaster for Carnivorous plants, so sorry you have already sown them, I would go back to the garden centre and tell them they need to learn about the plants they sell, I hope you will be able to find more seeds and sow again in Carnivorous soil, thanks so much for watching and good luck with growing from seeds XXXX

[@hashhead96]

How many times do you water during the germination

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Mark :-D keep the soil medium moist at all times through both the germination and also the growing stage and keep well watered with rainwater all the time never allowing the soil to dry out at all, good luck with growing from seeds and happy growing to you XXXXX

[@hashhead96]

Desert Plants of Avalon thank you !

[@furrytrash958]

Hi there! Old video I know, first time growing seeds and was wondering of they needed sunlight as seedlings to germinate? I know as soon as they start to grow they need sunlight but as seeds do they need it? I was planning to put them in the bathroom so they can keep warm and humid but theres no natural light!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there :-D I would give them sunlight to germinate as this triggers the germination process along with the heat, some seeds only need heat to germinate but Venus fly trap seeds like the light to trigger germination along with the heat

[@mickeymoosemoosingmoose7443]

Thank you so much ! This was realy helpful !

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thanks so much for your fantastic comment and for watching and sending you tons of love and heaps of happiness and Plant Power from right across the Emerald isle for a brilliant Friday XXXX

[@bigchungus7637]

Mickey Moose Moosing Moose really*

[@maheshraju2044]

can i use ground water for those plants?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there I would only recommend pure rainwater or distilled or de ionized water for these plants, I dont know anything about ground water and would not be able to advise you on this but rainwater or distilled or de ionized is the only water I would recommend personally XXXXX

[@naturezoomedin]

A very interesting plant! Thank you for your lesson 🤗

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a terrific Tuesday XXXX

[@naturezoomedin]

@@desertplantsofavalon Thank you 😊

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@naturezoomedin XXXXX