The Ultimate Venus Flytrap Care And Info Guide

[@rainbow_duck1481]

I named my fly trap Hydra, cause it just keeps growing more and more heads! I've grown it from seed, and consider it my child lol

[@notemmamyass]

Mines named Tom :))

[@francesblakely1616]

Mine is audrey ^_^

[@thearyaputra]

Is it hard to grow them from seeds? Also, how do we get seeds from the plants themselves?

[@alicemurphy1673]

I named mine Hydra too!!

[@Fairywrens]

I named mine Grimes after her song Venus Fly hehe

[@David-sc2ir]

When I was a kid my parents took us to Myrtle Beach for vacation.... along the way we had a flat tire. We all got out and waited for my dad to change it.... I was wondering around on the side of the road that was near a field.... as I was walking around I realized there were hundreds and hundreds of these things growing in this field next to the road. The ground was spongy and there were mounds of moss. The plants were growing among tall weeds... I was floored by how many there were. I also noticed there were many sundews all around that were bright red and about the size of a quarter... there were so many you could hardly walk without stepping on them. This happened back in the 70's. Years later I went back to Myrtle Beach for a vacation and tried to find the spot (I knew it was near Conway, SC).... but for the most part the area had been developed into a golf course.... I was never able to find the spot and I doubt it even exist anymore.

[@chevyvega6622]

dont you love it, the government jails or fines you if you take some from the wild, however its ok for someone to lay a suitcase of $$$ on the table to develop a golf course. Same is true with the marijuana push in the states. It was a horrible offense if caught selling or growing, and having a felony charge slapped on you, however down the road the same state that jailed you and wrecked your life determines its ok to sell due to the revenue it will receive......

[@yh2803]

Very sad... No wonder why pollution is getting worse, greedy humans cut trees and exotic plants to build their "fancy" malls, apartment complex etc.

[@ant_keeper9589]

They didn't even use the land for something good. They used it on a fucking golf course.

[@andrewparker318]

@Locust Hypnosis You beat me to it lol. Was gonna say the same thing

[@miztlipadillla9715]

This makes me sad

[@meagankeele2835]

I'm glad I watched this. The walmart tag said indirect light and put it in a glass bowl, and slightly wet 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@GENUINEZR1]

LMAO I just got one and I saw that too

[@italiancatwoman]

Yeah! N they keep them next the registers with no food, water or light n they just die

[@cailanichole87]

Walmart Venus fly trap gang

[@derekrobinson8955]

Gang gang

[@RoseWater31]

I was thinking about getting one from Walmart 😹

[@vidalfamilyvideos6514]

My 8yo son asked me about Venus Flytraps yesterday, and we watched this video. Great information, we both learned a lot. Ordered one this morning to surprise him on his last day of 2nd grade this year! Hope it comes soon! Thank you for the excellent informative video and easy website.

[@samanthacooper8435]

[@JustStopBruh]

@@samanthacooper8435 omg what is that emoji I want it

[@pcadamtaylor4262]

There the most vibrant Venus flytrap I’ve ever seen wow

[@thesun4613]

They’re * but yes they are!

[@krissykes513]

I recently purchased two flytraps from your company, they are growing amazingly and so healthy. Thanks !!

[@krissykes513]

The B-52 variety

[@smoshcom100]

Kris Sykes same any tips I only having them out for four hours this week then slowly adjust it to all day so it doesn’t burn

[@Origmist]

I just got the B-52 would love to see how big it got for you

[@NotEmi.]

Same

[@CollinSerigne]

Leaves are temporary, the rhizome is forever

[@GypsyEyes]

hhaahahahaahaaahahahahahahaahahahahahaahhaha the only lovestory i follow

[@Ultermategamerz]

Woah, deep.

[@Starpotion]

Well said

[@BotvacProductions469]

if u think u killed ur venus flytrap in the winter, dig up your plant and check the rhizome. if it is white and firm, ur plant is very much alive! however, if the rhizome is all black and mushy, u have killed ur plant. i just wanted to give u that info. oh and btw, venus flytraps can live for up to 30 years, so if u think u can keep ur veus flytrap alive utill u die, that is not true.

[@monke1919]

Eternal

[@Egglitt]

This is by far the best flytrap care guide ever. There is so much incorrect information about these and people treat them like houseplants. So we appreciate this thank you 🥺

[@herpdyderpp]

Fresh owner to a venus flytrap and I'm so happy I found your channel, thank you for the useful information!

[@Monster-ed4rp]

Best video on the Venus flytrap I’ve seen thus far.

[@louel9272]

This is the most informative and well presented video I've seen in KZbin about VFTs. Clear voice with no nonsense. Thank you Devin!

[@tlange5091]

I like how I click on a video about plants and actually see a plant instead of someones face. Thank you for that. And you continue to show the plants while giving information. Much appreciated!

[@RobertVosburg]

Well shoot Just bought one from Walmart and planted it in outdoor potting soil in a pot. It'll have to get the right soil for it now. Thanks for the tips

[@LOOTLABELS]

Bought from you INCREDIBKe mines b52 cane from you it was small NOW ITS GROWING more and more heads and you gave us 2 extra plants for the price of 1!

[@ShyDog827]

This was very cool. I just bought one on a whim because they’re so unusual . The care instructions said not to keep it too wet, but I had my doubts ; so I’m glad I found you . I’ve got it under a grow light and have been feeding it insects. So far so good , but I will take your advice and move it outdoors with water. Looking forward to learning more about this great plant 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lindad1195]

We found them growing by the lake where we had a cottage in Maine when I was a little girl. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I found them!

[@bobfnf7810]

You're the only reason I have so many carnivorous plants I have a new Sunday coming right now thank you for delivering them in such good quality

[@PredatoryPlants]

Great to hear!

[@morwenna]

I named mine Swamp Thing. I'm excited to learn more about carnivorous plants. I hope I can keep her alive!

[@Florida_man21]

Did she make it

[@Juggzy]

Hey thanks! I’ve been lookin through the pages online and they’re never too clear in some things and others they contradict themselves. This is very helpful! I just split a new plant tonite and wind up with 3 decent ones!

[@dot7428]

0_0 oh my God,I threw away my venus flytrap around the end of December.....I did know it was dormant :

[@dot7428]

"didn't"

[@yeetfecteau1380]

You've killed a man!

[@dot7428]

@@yeetfecteau1380 uhhhhhhhhh

[@sugarrollz3524]

@@dot7428 ohhhh nuuuuuuuuu

[@movienaut]

No bad feelings! I did the same thing and to this day, I shed a tear every day for the poor plant!

[@dominickdavis2265]

New venusflytrap owner here. I live in Wilmington, and have for many years. Just decided to take one in yesterday and ive become obsessed. Named mine Jackie Chan. Thank for for the helpful info!

[@italiancatwoman]

Thank you so much for this! Now I’m annoyed bc Walmart’s sell them and keep them next to registers and obviously they die from no food, water or light! What a damn shame!!!

[@janelle009]

We got ours in the mail from you guys yesterday. Its in perfect shape, we love it!!

[@DeltaMS]

I just got my first plant. I’m so excited!

[@juanmontano7140]

out of 4 videos i watched regarding these venus flytrap plants THIS is the most helpful and short educational video. THANK YOU

[@michaelbayless5691]

Man i wish my vft looked like that those are gorgeous

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Those are some really awesome looking VFT’s. The red color quality on those B52’s is amazing.

[@endeeray4295]

One of the weirdest things Ive seen my flytrap eat were snails! Have you seen that before?

[@pershop4950]

I've only seen it in videos but not with my actual VFTs.

[@strawberrytiramisu]

The weirdest thing I've seen one eat is a small frog

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Mine would eat beetles,until the stupid giant grasshoppers finished it off,plus the extremely dry climate of Texas,don’t get carnivorous plants if you live in Texas.

[@strangegreenthing]

@@bugloverspiderlover8490 im in texas and have 64% average humidity, plants seem to be doing fine.

[@shawnblackhurst5246]

Your info has been very helpful, and saved my plant. It was looking very fragile when purchased, but now looks very healthy. Wish I could include a picture.

[@nategray4880]

Hey there! So I’m in la and my traps usually flourish and are doing very well actually! I just recently repotted one that outgrew it’s pot. However we are having a heatwave currently and yesterday was VERY hot. I came home today to see my it very wilted and all it’s traps flopped over. I rewatered & sprayed it well and the leaves and traps seem to be stiffening back up. But I don’t feel like I am out of the woods yet. Do you think it could be a bad repotting job or the bad heatwave? My other traps were fine. Maybe it was the combo of repotting and the heat?

[@meowijuana2322]

I've read if you repot, you should do it during the dormant time. It disturbs them less as they are "sleeping" and not going thru a growth phase.

[@PlantNationMinh]

The bright pink of the venus fly trap is amazing! 💖

[@KENTOSI]

Slight correction: you CAN grow them on a windowsill so long as you have proper grow lamps running for about 12 hours every day.

[@cgeisler3]

Thank you for sending this! I came here for care advice because I just bought one and got so scared!

[@pershop4950]

@Locust Hypnosis Your window is both east and west-facing?

[@plantingwithnat]

I just purchased the B52 from your website. I am really excited when the plant arrives.

[@bill-2018]

This is very informative. I learnt by my mistakes some 50 years ago. I had these in my early teen years and they always died. After about 4 plants in as many years I dug one up and it had rotted. I knew then I was keeping them too wet, keep them moist, so I then watered them from the bottom. I had success after that and kept them a year or two, one lasted 4 years in an unheated greenhouse. I didn't know they produce bulblets.

[@bill-2018]

I bought one this year, plenty of traps and healthy looking. It caught a fly about 3 weeks ago, I heard a buzzing and there it was stuck inside a trap.

[@brandonallen9853]

I love these! I've had a hard time keeping them alive here in Texas. My climate here is very similar to the climate where they come from.

[@richardbeasley9084]

I own property where they grow wild. It is interesting to see when they bloom. I actually have a few videos featuring them.

[@RobinSpiller]

I randomly found a venus flytrap at walmart yesterday and I instantly picked it up and bought it! Loveee! ❤

[@hez987654321]

I'm in arizona and I heard they can't tolerate very hot temperatures. It regularly gets 100+ here should I keep it inside?

[@_____________7954]

You should put it outside maybe at a time when it is not so hot so like in the morning or afternoon then bring it inside near a window for the rest of the day.

[@Tatusiek_1]

use shade cloth

[@KaldonisPondo]

These all look so vibrant!

[@sarahhorn7167]

Thank you soo much Devin! I have been looking for more detailed information on caring for venus flytraps for awhile now. You've provided more info in this video than anywhere else. I have 3 plants at the moment and I believe they are all of the dented variety, they aren't really red at all but have the short hairs, got 2 from the grocery store and 1 from a rare plant grower. I try to feed them once a week since they are inside but I've noticed when I feed one trap, all of the traps tend to close, not right away but they're often still closed a week to 2 weeks later. Is this normal? Am I overfeeding?

[@patrikmoller3643]

Glad I found this info, all I've read on Swedish seller sites said to keep the plant in a bright window but not direct sunlight and that it's fine to plant in regular potting soil. Since I've joined the Facebook group and then found your channel I realize I need to change my plans of how and where to keep my flytrap, the plan was to have it as company in my home office but I guess I'll put it outside instead, just need to get hold of proper stuff to plant it in.

[@daniellep369]

Thank you for this video! I live in the desert, so our sun exposure might be too harsh for this plant. Any advice on how to help my Venus flytraps thrive in these conditions?

[@cherrymintzasmr797]

assuming you still have it…😭 just put it out for 6 hrs and then after keep it in a window. that’s what i do down here in south fl.

[@cudderkid1336]

@@cherrymintzasmr797 leaving it outside for 6 hours during the summer will dry it out. The water here evaporates extremely quickly, unfortunately we don’t have humidity.

[@Swede_4_DJT]

Greetings from Sweden! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber. Third time, now it will survive

[@bradleydelauder3569]

I love that I found you here. I’ve got mine in 50/50 peat moss and sand inside red Dixie cups. They’re just Babies. I keep em soaked in water, which I am on well water, and Info I found online was telling me they didn’t like direct sunlight, so I put em in the window. They’re not doing so well. I’m gonna pull em and replant em in new moss/sand, soak em with distilled water, and put em back out on the porch with my other plants. I hope they’ll rebound.

[@pershop4950]

they do fine in direct sun, and depending on your growing region, it could be as little as morning sun/afternoon bright shade or all day sun. your well water is also suspect. It may have many minerals that are not good for VFTs. the generally accepted source of water are rain, reverse osmosis water, or distilled water. Anything else, you'll have to experiment and learn how it affects your carnivorous plants, including well water or spring water.

[@MOTOMINING]

I successfully over wintered my flytrap on Vancouver Island BC, probably the only place in Canada it has a chance!

[@EEZZVOLT]

what did u do?

[@MOTOMINING]

@@EEZZVOLT Cut off the water a bit, and let it go dormant on the deck, thats about it. It can tolerate mild freezing.

[@duckleader2704]

i just bought a b52 from your website and im so excited!!!

[@dianaismyname8653]

I live in Colorado. I have started a Venus Flytrap in a terrarium. Do terrariums encourage growth in dry climates like mine?

[@eldavo6227]

Don't keep them in a terrarium, dry air is ok for them, just give them direct sunlight and have them sitting in a pot with destilled water at all times

[@Tatusiek_1]

Do not put them in a terrarium, just grow them outside and keep them moist. Colorado’s dryness isn’t that bad

[@pattivermeersch7348]

First time viewer..excellent...thanks

[@RealDvdDairy]

So how do u feel about them being in terrariums?

[@Tatusiek_1]

Bad idea, they like being out in the open sun and like to experience the natural temperature shifts

[@SyphonGaming]

My Venus fly trap box said to grow it behind a window inside with a few hours of sunlight and periodically wet the soil with distilled water. Knowing this video makes it much better for me to actually understand how to care for them thank you!

[@adrianna169]

I'm super confused on the peat moss and sand and just the soil in general I wish there was a full video just dedicated to the soil to use.

[@SubmarinrJoe]

I saw a recipe recently. Maybe on sarrancenia.com. I used 2 parts dry spaghum peat to 1 part pool sand. I wet half the peat till it was water logged, then mixed in the remaining items handful by handful til the whole mixture was like grainy bread dough. Then I covered my substrate with orchid moss..

[@TheXIthPrimarch]

Soil must be nutrient poor so to simulate the bogs since they get the rest of their nutrients from the insects they eat.

[@dragonfly9416]

I am going to order one from your place.Me and my son look forward to seeing it grow

[@TNI141]

I live in Vegas where it is extremely hot, should I bring them inside when I feel it is to hot?

[@pershop4950]

What you feel is too hot could be just fine for plants. You need to figure out what their growing conditions should be and go from there. What I mean by that is, if you have a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade, maybe it's OK. If you have a spot that has all day sun, then it could be fine as well, if you put them in a tray of water and don't let it go dry. While each growing zone can have general directions, it's up to you to figure out what micro-climates or locations you have around your home and how to best support the plants you want to have.

[@Tatusiek_1]

they’ll be fine as long as they don’t dry up

[@elirobertson2324]

The flower stalks have evolved to be so long so that the flowers can stay above the water line. Otherwise pollinators can't make it to the flower. Once seeds develop, they need to dry out to fully mature or else they'll mold as well. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tatusiek_1]

or so that the vft doesnt eat its own pollinators

[@ThatOneSnake]

I love these guides! Also, I'd love to see more nepenthes species spotlights

[@MatthewKing-yt7iw]

Thanks for all the helpful hints and tips. My wife just bought me a Venus fly trap and I love it. Thanks again

[@iBwilliams2749]

This video just made me order a Dente and Red Dragon from you guys. Wanted that B52 but they’re sold out 😔

[@x666x34b]

Had one of these many decades ago when in High School. Named it Audrey. Kept it on the window sill in my bedroom, and it thrived until I went off to college.

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

I just got my first plant and I live in San Bernardino County, which is located in California. The county I live in is very hot, desert geography, and winters get very cold...but you said even in the 20°’s is okay for the plant. What do you recommend for best care and successful growth of the plant since it gets very hot out here?

[@ontherims3284]

You live in a beautiful place

[@jonnyohio420]

great video dude. just bought my first trap today from a national chain and i already love it. i’m completely new to plant care and growing so i figured might as well hop on YT and see what up. thanks for the info!

[@BoletusMinecraft]

Please make a video on propogating fly traps from leaves. I would love to know how.

[@uxleumas]

Same!

[@FinznFowl82]

I live in North Carolina and see them sometimes when I'm hunting around Wilmington. I just bought one for my son and cant wait for him to see it.

[@MrOakGamer]

I live in Brazil, there’s any chance of buying some of your plants? And the shipping is available for international purchases?

[@jewiesnew3786]

if you are buying live plants, they'd probably be dead upon arrival, your best shot is getting seeds

[@freedom6984]

@@jewiesnew3786 I got one from eBay, came with no problem

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@jewiesnew3786 Many seeds are scams that are completely different plants, and you never know what will grow from them even if it’s a venus fly trap they wont be true to any variety.

[@jewiesnew3786]

@@Tatusiek_1 that's why you should buy from a reputable seller. As for vfts, I buy them as clones from local growers in my area, you can join groups in fb or any other platform to find cultivars you like.

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@jewiesnew3786 I never bought seeds, when I bought mine, they were clones from a reputable seller done by tissue culture. No seed will be true to cultivar because it is sexual reproduction so there will be random mutations. Clones are true to the mother plant.

[@plantguy9]

Just transplanted mine which I got from Home Depot into a bigger pot. Made a mix of peat and perlite mix; I've never been able to grow them successfully no matter how hard I try. Hopefully I'll be successful this time.

[@plantguy9]

@lasthumankind A plastic pot with a built in water tray.

[@zay_rat8942]

You’re doing good in terms of potting it up, is it outside or under a good grow light?

[@plantguy9]

@@zay_rat8942 Outside, I don't have room for any grow lights.

[@zay_rat8942]

@@plantguy9 do you have water trays below it?

[@plantguy9]

@@zay_rat8942 Has a built in water tray and I do check on them. One has a flower stock growing, letting it flower to get some seeds. Wanna grow my own from seed.

[@jimbobimboslice]

04:45 bottom right corner of the screen-trap got triggered

[@jace_Henderson]

Carnivorous and apparently herbocannibalistic.

[@Samangii]

So cool thanks hahaha!

[@katherinerichardson2273]

I just bought one from a big box store in Northeast ohio and am learning all I can. I think its too late to dormant it but it will be on for next year. How do I know if it's getting enough food or has eaten? Watch the traps?

[@marcellinodadon1103]

they're beautiful...😍❤...

[@technoraptor7778]

Wow those look fantastic!! Flowering and everything

[@chrstphrdickey]

Wow!! This video taught me so much, I always threw mine away when winter came!! :( Also I kept them indoors cause I live in Tucson AZ, will they be ok with our heat?? Perhaps as long as they're sitting in distilled water?? Thank you for your video!

[@kimberlygilbertson9639]

I just got one. Also in Tucson. How did yours do?

[@chrstphrdickey]

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 once upon a time she was doing great, but I think I actually killed it by taking it inside because I thought the heat was killing it. But over not too bad, do you know where to get some

[@kimberlygilbertson9639]

@@chrstphrdickey I got mine at Lowe’s today on Oracle near the Tucson mall. Do you kept yours outside. In the direct sun? For the whole day or just part of the day?

[@chrstphrdickey]

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 Nice okay, I wanna see if they have some. Not sure of the season, but yeah I had it on my apartment balcony, so not completely in the sun but it had sun on it all day if that makes sense. But I think when I got sketched out and started bringing it inside around noon or so messed with it. I think as long as it's well watered it can take the heat. Have you ever been to the little shop on 4th Ave downtown that sells all kinds of carnivorous plants? I want to check out different ones too.

[@chrstphrdickey]

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 lovely weather we're having this morning!! 😆

[@penelope-oe2vr]

They are also native in Virginia as well. Humidity and mild winters. Thank you for getting good information out there I always feel sorry for all of them in Walmart.

[@theradarguy]

You guys never discuss the challenges of growing VFTs in central Florida. That would be a very interesting video guide.

[@pershop4950]

Any video can't discuss challenges of growing VFTs in every location. All it can do is provide general guidelines. It's up to you as the owner of the plants, to find what works in your region or micro-climate. Eg, many people are confused by how much sun or water a plant needs. That's because there is the general guidelines, and then there are the guidelines that works for some people in some area . Watering 2-3x a week isn't going to work as well as having a pot sit in a tray, if they weather or sun is really hot. And saying it can be in full sun in Wisconsin summer is different from full sun in Florida summer or in Arizona summer.

[@jayealison]

When the leaves start dying off should I prune them or will they help fertilise the plant. Its a generic store bought plant im growing outdoors in the UK

[@rblinson8136]

What other carnivorous plants grow in the same soil as a Venus Fly Trap? Google tells me Intermediate Sundew and Yellow Pitcher Plant. Also, how do you keep mosquitoes from spawning in the standing water of the tray?

[@pershop4950]

Use mosquito bits to stop the larvae from spawning.

[@michael7423]

Thank you Devin for this thorough information about VFT’s you are a great teacher!

[@nateellenberger6043]

WOW! I did not know Venus Fly Traps were from North Carolina (I thought they came from Venus?!). Why don't they just call them "North Carolina" Fly Traps then? :)....I'm totally kidding. That is amazing "food for thought though",.....I honestly thought Venus Fly Traps were originally from the Amazon Rain forest or some place like Thailand. Pretty cool!

[@jameslind1964]

I'm from the UK and had one as a kid. I always assumed they were from the Amazon too. About 5 years ago I moved to Wilmington NC, which as this video says, is the center of the relatively small area where these grow in the wild. Was amazed when I saw them growing in swampy areas in the State Park and other local areas. I bought one a few years ago and it keeps dividing so I've got about 15 of them now.

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@jameslind1964 nice!

[@FinznFowl82]

I grew up in North Carolina and had no idea they existed in the wild here until I saw some while hunting in a swamp around Wilmington. I thought I had made some sort of fascinating discovery until I did some research and found out they were indeed native plants and fairly common around that area. I believe there were pitcher plants around there too, the kind with the lid on it.

[@dogmom240]

Giving it a go after watching your video. Bought two boxes from Lowes, still slightly damp. Stuck them out in the rain on a little tray. Will start looking what to transplant into for a life on our patio.

[@vlonewhitee5056]

hi hello, this was 2 years ago, so i don’t know if you will respond but how did your venus fly traps do ?

[@dogmom240]

They did great! I used store bought distilled water at first, but then read the water from the air conditioner was also distilled, I started to use that for all my plants! Not only the Traps did great, but had tons of babies, and separated them. Gave a bunch away! I had transported them in Styrofoam cups with holes filled with the moss. (Styrofoam for the heat in the summer) Easy enough plants, just gotta keep them wet.😄

[@jamesphelan9870]

I live in Canada so the outside part is out of the question

[@24emerald]

Yeah, I live in Whitehorse, Yukon. I've been growing my Venusflytrap's for more than 20 years on my windowsill same location year round. (my windowsill is very cold in winter. 5 to 10 C) and midnight sun in summer. Ironically, venusflytrap is a great indoor plant in Yukon.

[@BrendanNg98]

I had the opposite problem at the equator. Too much sun all year round with no easy way to hibernate... killed 2 of my plants before giving up

[@lpm827]

Thank you for this I really did learn a lot especially about the way the leaves grow and the flower I never knew they actually got flowers awesome thank you

[@pipipierrot]

little buddy at 4:44 got confused and munched on that autumn leaf 😭

[@mellow_melon_1642]

Thought I was the only one that saw that 😂

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

I just received my first plant. when and how often should I repot my plant and what is the best soil to use based on your experience? I hear so many different soil recommendations and options, including those you mentioned in this video. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

[@dgl195]

Over the weekend i placed 2 orders I've sent an email and I tried calling the number on the website and nothing. Where did you go to order them or any info on how I can contact them. Please and thank you.

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Emilio, I did not purchase my first two plants from them. I ordered mine on amazon, from Joel carnivorous plants. I too tried contacting predatory plants for info and got no answer.

[@firebreather1993]

JP27 I ordered from him, did he send a paper that tells you how to take care of them? When I got mine, it had a paper that show hows to take care of them.

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

The Dragon Queen: I just purchased my first VFT from these guys, my other traps were from another seller. They did send a care sheet, but it is just the basics. I was having issues with my traps but now they are thriving!

[@altr3777]

I want a red dragon so bad

[@monksters1]

Hmmm... i’ll Probably be getting myself some. Always loved the way these guys looked and I have a shitload of flies in my backyard patio.

[@Samangii]

Me too bru I got some and it alr started attracting flies on the first day after I potted them

[@carolynnmeyers4195]

Could you do a video on how to give them a winter dormancy indoors? I've heard people put them in the fridge. I'm not sure quite how to do this.

[@BukuiZhao]

4:45 the bottom right trap closed

[@domovies5698]

R.I.P

[@TheSaritalynnyoung]

Oh man the B52 is gorgeous! Ordered one.

[@akiradragon2935]

You still alive?

[@KaosRunes]

My plants don't have any leaves only traps. But it seems to be doing fine. Right now both have 3 flies and they're still growing traps. Thank you for the info it helps alot.

[@tedozuna8090]

I just ordered from you guy and my B52 is super small. Found huge reg Venus fly traps at Walmart for $7. Wish I received a b52 like the one your showing. Mine were only like 3/4 of an inch or smaller.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Just bought 2. One of each available on your site. I'll update as they progress

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Ordered 1 b52 and 1 Dente. Both ordered as medium but came with plenty of medium & small traps. My first VFT order so that could be avg. As expected there was a few black traps. I’m not going to go all up in arms like most and claim it’s the sellers fault. Do your due diligence and research what to expect and the plants cycle. Followed potting instructions. Used distilled water and the provided moss which was plenty. I live in the west Texas desert so I’ve gotta keep an eye on its hydration. Getting them acclimated with 3hrs of sunlight outdoors. Currently 100 degrees, 10% humidity, and fingers crossed they are stout enough to handle it.

[@TheOReport1994]

I ordered from Predatory Plants and was very impressed with the shipping! (From California to Central Texas) I'm a first time grower of venus flytrap so I don't' know everything but I have learned to plant then in tall planting containers. I first planted mine in 3in potters and they seemed to get too much water (the moss was ALWAYS wet). I've been a bit hesitant to leave them in the full Texas sun but have slowly been introducing them into it.... I've been watering them with rain water since we've been experiencing our tornado season and I've been collecting said rainwater. My plants have developed tiny little bumps on some leaves (not the trap parts) and wondered what those were - if anyone knows anything about that please let me know. I replanted them in some peat moss/decking sand in the mean time and put them in taller pots - I've ordered carnivourous potting soil so I hope to repot them in less than a week. They don't seem as vibrant as they were when I got them last month but that could be due to weather/ my feeding a few of the traps (all bugs from the back yard that I've partially killed - no mold or deadening of leaves so far from that) / leaves growing old/ weather changes .... I've tried to bring them in when it reaches below 60 degrees F. My only sign that I'm doing anything right is that there is definitely NEW leaves growing! So that's good! I know it can catch it's own food but I thought that after the stress of the new environment, I thought I'd help feed it a few times..... I have the B52 and the Dente variety. I'd hate to accidentally kill them because I don't know what I'm doing - I'm trying to research as much as I can but there doesn't seem to be that much information online. OVERALL, PREDATORY PLANTS IS COMPLETELY WORTH ORDERING FROM! BOTH OF MY PLANTS WERE WORTH NEARLY $20 (EXPENSIVE BUT THEY WERE IN BETTER HEALTH THAN THE $5 PLANT FROM LOWE'S (duh). QUICK SHIPPING! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I will contact them to see if they can give any advice on my plants if they don't improve with the new soil).

[@babsdunn5843]

This is my second vft and I bought it from a Master Garden Show. He had some good looking ones for display but the ones for sale were small. Some little heads are black. I have kept it in a water base and in the sun. It's still a little cool in Georgia at night. I haven't tried to feed it but some heads are closed. Thankyou for your videos because the guy wasn't prepared to give much info. He didn't have cards printed or instructions for keeping these guys alive. Yours look so much better. I'm putting mine in the back yard close by the chicken coop and run. Lots of flies, different sizes. I'm hoping that the vft is not dormant. I will continue to follow you for more info.

[@ashleybojorquez5778]

I live in arizona will it tolerate that heat?? It gets to like 110

[@bostonjackson9384]

Very helpful video. Thanks for posting this.

[@Quad4vfliv615]

Can you tell me what size pot they prefer? Would they rather be kinda cramped? Or do they need good amount of room to sprawl & stretch out? Thanks Appreciate the videos man

[@deviantsid18]

Can you propagate these plants via cuttings?

[@REEE-ui4cy]

yes you can but its hard to propagate from leaf cutting its much better to propagate from flower cuttinggs from the plant

[@user-ki3dj9pu9y]

I live in Wilmington, looking to grow them in my veg garden for pest control. Think it would be pretty easy after watching your video, thanks for the info!!

[@brklynmafia4621]

@Predatoryplants Do cloned vfts require different care then ones grown in the wild? I recently purchased a new dente clone. I was wondering if I should put her outside with my other vfts.

[@jbm1444]

Same care for all

[@mariaa2366]

im glad I found your video, very helpful compared to the instructions they had when I bought my fly trap.

[@Normal32123]

Excellent info, I thank you. Mine is now flowering and would love to grow some more

[@madambutterfly5343]

Why is it I find such a great channel about a subject I’m very interested in? Only to find the channel was abandoned? This video is 2 years old

[@shakiathompson6201]

I love the B-52 trap I just bought from your nursery and she is super happy in the container bog I just made. Haven't named her yet though.