How To Rescue a Venus Flytrap and Keep It Alive (plus repotting tips)

[@gddrevas9354]

This video was as helpful as it was sideways. Nicely done

[@thor1911.]

Plants are not my usual thing but I've always loved the Venus fly traps great video thank you

[@venusflytrapworld]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ima_meangirl]

I love how she says “these plants are pretty resilient” after telling us they’d rather die than drink tap water 😂

[@cheriemcphail]

I'd rather die than drink tap water too.

[@venusflytrapworld]

😂 😂 true

[@shewearsfunnyhat]

I rescued one from Lows. It was in the clearance section. I got a large self watering pot and carnivorous soil. I use the water my dehumidifier collects from the air to water it. I repotted it today after watching your video. I watched many of your videos. Thank you for all the great information.

[@Alexander_Alexander]

excellent video, I got a venus fly trap a few weeks back and have been worried about repotting without triggering all of the traps

[@PurringMyrrh]

Just got two for $10 at our local Grocery Outlet - they were moist but in the complete dark. Great vid and just what I need to save them! The day I found them we also ended up watching Crime Pays Botany Doesn't's carnivorous plant nursery tour and it was oustanding! Cool plants for sure.

[@venusflytrapworld]

Glad it helped! The cp watch party sounds fun 🤩

[@AntiTheory]

Just ordered a larger pot and carnivorous plant soil. Time to get my plant that thrived in the small vessel it was sold in at my local Safeway into it's new home!

[@stephaniebelley6523]

Thank you very much for this great video. All your information has REALLY helped me to make sure I take good care of my new plant!!!

[@montar4890]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@user-gi6hq4pv3h]

What if you got your plant during the time it should be dormant? Do you follow this video, then immediately put it outside to start dormancy? Thanks!

[@ravennightmare6070]

Same here. I bought a Flytrap from a store because it was dying. The main issue was that nobody gave it water in the store and the soil was very dry. I used a rain water, didn't repott it yet. I probably won't put it outside. It doesn't even seem to be dormant. Do you have a basement where the temperature is lower but not as cold as outside? I think that would be a good place where to put your flytrap during winter.

[@gypsygrama]

What size pot is that??

[@TheDogWithHat2]

I bought a venus fly trap a few months ago, since then it has slowly been losing its leaves and only one of the 3 venus flytraps remains. So far it has started to go black too and no longer has any traps is it too late to save it or should I keep trying? I am new to owning a flytrap so I don't know alot

[@bradleywoodie9219]

Your voice is so soothing

[@deloniusmonk9854]

Hi, Great video, thank you very much. How come you didn't trim the black leaf base and trap? I thought that if they were black they were safe to trim off?

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

How often is it acquired to water them

[@BaldBarber67]

You are amazing! You are walking with purpose. Thank you

[@venusflytrapworld]

Thanks you! I am glad you enjoyed the videos

[@LeslieN317537]

After repotting, when do I feed it bugs?

[@tylerbrock7242]

After i have saved it and put it in a pot like that it is now december i keep it under a grow light but when do i start the dormant 3 months?!

[@MsAlison74]

If the traps are black when I buy it but the stem is still green should I trim the trap off or just leave it

[@TYAdodo]

During the acclimating process, when you remove it from direct sunlight, do you still keep the fly trap outside (in shaded area) or should it be brought in after acclimating for that day?

[@venusflytrapworld]

They can live outside, no need to bring them in and out

[@TYAdodo]

@@venusflytrapworld thank you for the clarification?

[@ravennightmare6070]

These plants normally live outside. But If you bought a Flytrap that wasn't used to direct sunlight, bring it outside only if the sun isn't too strong. Plant could get burned. In the summer, put in outside in the morning and in evening. Avoid the noon sunlight. When your plant acclimates to sunlight, you don't have to bring it back indoor anymore. 👍

[@-Yuimie-]

Thank you!! Very helpful

[@ricocampbell9707]

Just got my first one,getting mixed signals on the frequency, I've seen videos where it says let them sit in water,then further on u read 3 to 4 days.which is better ?

[@123PSPs]

Very informative video , I'm going to transfer my plant from Home depot , I've had it for about a month and it's growing quite well in the California sun 😎

[@killercannabis9415]

I just got a Venus fly trap today. I'll be making a video tomorrow!

[@danielledewitt1]

Why is the camera sideways? Bad camera.

[@Mar13579]

Who hasn’t bought one of these 😫 I have another one now, and I’m giving it a try again. I grow mushrooms in monotubs, and houseplants... but I’m new to these carnivorous ones 🥺 I killed my serracenia as welllllllll

[@venusflytrapworld]

Vfts are a bit tricky at first, but hope the videos help for next time

[@GIMLI847]

Did you water it with distilled or rain water and did you have it in full sun AKA 6 hours a day minimum? Also i don’t mean to sound like in calling you dumb or saying that you are a bad grower I’m just asking so that you know how to take care of these plant well and I am simply giving constructive feedback

[@lucky_lulu317]

I bought mine during the winter season. Should I repot it or wait till spring? Also I have just started the acclimation process today. When I got it from Home Depot the soil was very moist and am worried that it was overwatered. There are also traps that are black and am hoping that it is just because it is winter.

[@pookie5304-ij8wg]

Ugh i wish someone replied to u bc i just bought myself one too😩. Idk how often to water bc google says something different every article😢

[@lucky_lulu317]

@@pookie5304-ij8wg based on the research I did they said to keep it moist but not soggy. They also recommended using a tray (with water) to put underneath so that the plant will suck in the water from underneath instead of pouring it directly over the plant as it will keep it from getting overwatered or under watered. I just repotted it during winter because the roots were coming out from the bottom. But as of right now it’s not doing so good because I left it outside and it got overwatered with the rain so I’m hoping it recovers 😕.

[@benshiotsu8553]

Are they selling at home depot now? Sometimes they have red dragons for like 5 bucks.

[@venusflytrapworld]

That is so lucky!! Amazing deal.

[@venusflytrapworld]

At least in some locations, I bought mine 2 weeks ago at home depot

[@pershop4950]

I don't understand your question. You ask if HD is selling them, as if you didn't know. But then you say, they sell them.

[@benshiotsu8553]

@@pershop4950 rn. They don't stock them year round

[@GIMLI847]

I have even seen dente VFTs at Lowe’s and Home Depot

[@user-nk1bl9ub4p]

Can you please do a venus fly trap planting from seeds please I subscribe

[@venusflytrapworld]

Thanks for subbing! That video is on my list. I will do my best to make it soon.

[@albertocardenas4539]

I'm currently hook on cultivar venus flytraps.

[@venusflytrapworld]

That's awesome! There are some unique cultivars out there

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

Thank you

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Can you do a close up on how to properly potting the rhizome, the proper debt?

[@venusflytrapworld]

Good idea! I will add it to an upcoming video 👍

[@corvettekindor]

Does a humidifier help when living in a dry ecosystem?

[@venusflytrapworld]

Yes! A humidifier can work well, especially for indoor locations which tend to be dry

[@harleye2323]

I have a question about my Venus fly trap. Why is the entire plant turning red the stems are red too and the babie traps that haven't opened up yet are red

[@venusflytrapworld]

Thanks for the question! Here are my thoughts: Some types of VFTs exhibit reddish colors when exposed to intense lighting (like the red dragon) and that is completely normal. Also, in some cases, VFTs can kind of get a sunburn when the weather conditions change suddenly.

[@user-nk1bl9ub4p]

I have seeds growing and I want it grow faster please make a other video

[@venusflytrapworld]

I will definitely make one. But for now, the seedling care video might offer some good info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3u7kqKIl7CWeLc

[@lucrezia909]

5 or 6 dollars.... that was 3 years ago. Now it's 9. Anyway, I just fallen in the trap (lol) and bought one, so thanks for all the infos!

[@venusflytrapworld]

True!! 😂 getting expensive now

[@Dante-hf1yy]

As of right now I’m taking care of a small Venus fly trap until I prove I can handle them to my parents and they will let me upgrade to the b 52 species!

[@venusflytrapworld]

Awesome! B52 are beautiful cultivars, definitely worth it

[@weirdboyrox]

Just a heads up B-52 will require lots of sunlight to look nice. Mine started forming more red pigmentation when the traps was already pretty big, every trap takes time to turn really red. Good luck and hope you get your B-52. Ps. Another super nice looking and vigorous VFT are the Red Dentate, their traps are redish green and very large. They are even more vigorous than the B-52 cultivars.

[@talkingweevil3172]

Just bought wilting trap store owner said I could have it for free and try to give it life

[@mikedmalott]

Although sideways and difficult to listen to because of the lack of a lav mic, this is helpful.

[@FavOnIcon]

my local lowes wants 11$

[@venusflytrapworld]

That is pricey for Lowes. At that rate, I would just buy a bundle in an online nursery

[@FavOnIcon]

@@venusflytrapworld yes! exactly

[@pershop4950]

Do you have 3 sizes there? My Lowes has a $5 and a $10 size. They also started carrying one that is $6, and those look better in general. I just buy the $5 size though, since the $10 ones aren't necessarily much bigger or have more leaves to make it look like it's worth more than the $5 ones.

[@FavOnIcon]

@@pershop4950 my local lowes has 3 types small for 6$ large for 11$ and there's one that's all dried up DIY for 11$

[@FabiolaRVela]

I wish this wasn’t sideways , good info tho

[@BodieBarker]

Can't understand or hear what you're saying .

[@venusflytrapworld]

Thanks for the feedback

[@PurringMyrrh]

That's definitely on your end @BodieBarker - She's easily heard and understood.