Venus Flytrap - 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid for a Vibrant Plant

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[@abigor315]

Jesus this was more informative then 99% of plant videos on youtube. Thank you!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Hopefully you will give these plants a try now that you have new information.

[@giftgiver]

*100% Great video guy!

[@matthewp5478]

This needs to be the first video that pops up when searching for VFT care. Thanks.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! We appreciate your sentiment. I hope you give these plants a try knowing what you know now.

[@tonybucca5667]

I tried SO many times to grow flytraps, but always"protected" inside. This year I put one on my back deck in full sun, a WOW, what a difference! I'm going to buy 4-5 more . and some sphagnum and perlite. VERY informative video...THANK YOU! SUBBED!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching! That's cool! Yes, these plants are far from being delicate waifs. They grow best when they can experience full sun and the changes of the seasons. You can read more about their care on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@alejandroguerra6755]

@@SarraceniaNorthwestI live in S. Florida. I don’t have a winter 😅. Is it okay if I place the flytraps in my fridge for hibernation?

[@ethanderagon5869]

@@alejandroguerra6755bump

[@daisiemaybe]

What about a grow light? Can you use a grow light on it?

[@sromero6738]

​@@alejandroguerra6755I have. I live in Southern California. And they were in the back fridge for 3 months.

[@guydreamr]

If you do feed your flytrap, another important thing to remember is not to give it a bug that's too big. The insect shouldn't be bigger than about 2/5 of the trap, or less than 1/2, just over 1/3 really. If the bug is too big, it's prone to rot and kill the trap before its fully digested.

[@richardkev3077]

Sometimes, they catch things they shouldn’t. Several weeks ago, one of mine caught a slug. About a third of the slug remained outside the trap. Yes, the trap died, but the plant is fine. A particularly large trap snagged a bald-faced hornet. I watched as it chewed its way out. That happens commonly with Sarracenias.

[@guydreamr]

@@richardkev3077 I've seen traps catch small lizards as well.

[@MikeG.666]

Thanks for the pics of VFTs in the snow. I never would have believed it without seeing it.

[@BrandiR713]

I just watch 6 flytrap videos, about 2 hours worth, and this 10 minute video taught me more. Thank you

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy our no nonsense approach. Make sure to watch our monthly videos. We also show you what you should be doing throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@WCiossek]

I have had a Venus Flytrap since 1970 which has proliferated. I live in northern Germany, which has a different climate than Wilmington. I water them with osmosis water and use white peat or Leucobryum glaucum as substrate. She is still alive today. Due to the many offshoots, I was able to experiment with their hibernation. I can't hibernate her outside because she freezes to death because of the very wet winters and has a lot of stress from the changing temperatures. Severe frosts and thaws alternate constantly. It also does not survive a period of rest in a frost-free cellar. Consequently, I cultivate them at 20° to 25°C. It forms very wide leaf blades in winter to capture more light. With a rest period, it recovers very poorly in the spring, since the winters are very long here. This leads to the death of the plant. Without a rest period with artificial lighting, I have very good results! Since I mixed the white peat with quartz sand, mineral salts are slowly released into the substrate. This increases the conductance to approx. 200 micro Siemens, so that the mineral salts occasionally have to be rinsed out with osmosis water. The plants are still very vigorous for me, even if the cultivation conditions are different according to the circumstances. There is very little sunshine in northern Germany, so the plant is kept outdoors from mid-May to October.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching the video! We don't have any experience with indoor cultivation of outdoor perennials, and that's not our focus. Since we're in the United States, we grow these plants outdoors and encourage our customers to do the same. But, you seem to have found a method that works for you. By all means, keep doing it.

[@mailinglist2451]

Nice! 1970? Wirklich? 💕

[@ChuckStorey]

Another way to hibernate is to put them in the refridgerator. When I lived in Michigan, I would dig mine out of their pots each fall,, gently wash of the soil in rain water bucket I had, then placed each variety in a ziplock plastic baggie labeled with the variety name and I would put it in a box or put it in one of the refridgerator compartments in the spare refridgerator in our garage. I had about 12 bags of traps, there were quite a few, and they were full. I did this for a number of years. I live in a hot and humid climate now, further south than N & S Carolina.. where they come from. in Central Florida. I keep them outdoors year round and dont have to worry about them other than repotting them every 2 years.

[@chanelmindyabusiness4947]

Wow! 1970s! Thats amazing

[@ivanlagrossemoule]

Mine do just fine in the Swiss winter, but the -15°C temperatures can be rough and they die down to a stump. I cover them in winter because of this.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

The basic issue is new growers tend to try and “baby” their new VFT, when they are actually incredibly hardy. Just make sure they’re ALWAYS moist in spring and summer, give them as much full sun as you can, and at the start of spring give them a spray of imidaclorprid to prevent aphid infestations. That’s all I do and I’ve had the same pot of batch VFTs for over a decade, have to throw out a handful of bulbs every spring though.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching the video! I appreciate your insight and totally agree with you. Part of babying flytraps stems from a misunderstanding of the general nature of these plants. Hopefully this video gives growers better information to be more successful. We have more videos in the works. Stay tuned!

[@superiordelivery4256]

Thank you SO much for the tip on the imidaclorprid. I didn't know about that. Can you recommend a brand?

[@fritzwilhelm8258]

Wow. More useful and relevant VFT info in 10 minutes than anywhere else on KZbin for this subject. I've looked. I'm embarrassed that I've made all 5 of these mistakes over the decades whenever I've tried my luck, and ended up killing them all.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching the video! I'm glad you found the information useful. I hope you give these plants another try but with new information! As always, we're also here to help you if you encounter any problems. You can write to us at Ask The Growers. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/ask-the-growers/

[@s00gee]

I love "Your flytrap doesn't care what you think." 😆 I have also made all of these mistakes. I did eventually find out that they prefer to be outdoors, and I usually water everything with rainwater, but I didn't know about their sunlight needs, or anything else. I might finally be able to keep a baby flytrap alive. What I'd like to know, though, is why growers don't ever include this information on the plants they send to nurseries. It looks like they really don't care if all of those plants die, so you have to go out and buy a new one every year. How irresponsible. 😠

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching! Yes, this is why we produce these videos. There are lots of myths that still circulate, such as flytraps being tropical plants and require constant high humidity. Hopefully you will give these plants another try with your new knowledge.

[@gazepskotzs4]

Grew them for years this is the first vid i see that covers everything !

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching! Make sure to also watch our monthly videos. We show how these plants look throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@Lucianato2]

7:53 - I appreciate the candor from people who teach. There's no need to coddle anyone. Thanks for this straightforwardness. 🤘

[@thenvironmentalist]

Fantastic video, thank you for the effort you put into this!

[@Tommyr]

Well said Jacob! I've been growing them for 20 years and been telling people the same thing.

[@itsjuudo9444]

This was an incredible video. Great work ❤

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you so much!

[@yukers]

Thank you for the lesson Jacob! 😊

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

My pleasure!

[@89190jprice]

Oh wow, this video was so informational!!! Thank you!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to watch our monthly videos to see how these plants look like throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@ilyandelle]

this video was super informative and explained so well! I learned so much!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nikkytoone8538]

This is so helpful! You explain it so well, thank you!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you get a chance to give these plants a try with your new information.

[@allanwilson8878]

Thanks for this. Very helpful. Especially the first one for me!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Definitely give these plants a try. They're a lot easier than you think!

[@heatherstephens9295]

Absolutely excellent presentation! 👏👏

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you kindly!

[@marionpoloka9510]

Your place looks AMAZING!!!! I love it! Thank you for this video.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@rebecatheb]

Really interesting video, thank you so much for sharing it with us 😊

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BasisthaRabha]

Beautifully explained. 🙌🏻

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you 🙂 Glad you liked it.

[@gregor9734]

The Winter section was inspiring. Thx alot.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad to hear it! Make sure to watch our video about winter care. We also have updated tips in the digital download. Our monthly care videos will also help you through the winter months. • kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2KnhIuGhdZkhJI • www.growcarnivorousplants.com/the-ultimate-carnivorous-plant-guide-for-beginners/ • www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@vlaronrhodes]

This was very very helpful. Thank you!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for watching!

[@BangtanAmi225]

Thank you so much for this video and the resources! I’m so excited to try growing flytraps!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

You are so welcome! Yes, please give these plants a try using your new information.

[@JeffPepin-yj8gy]

So helpful! I learned a lot from this video and I just wanted to say thanks! ❤👍

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@reneenelsen7416]

So glad I came across your video, best tutorial video so far. Thank you for sharing your content 😊.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ancliuin2459]

That was really helpful, thanks a lot! Subscribed!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kerrybarneyiii1202]

Thank you so much for this info! Going to give it a shot next spring after some prep. Living in southern Missouri, so hopefully it’ll work well!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching. Yes, please give these plants a try. You can also read more about their care on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@wackychicken]

His voice is fascinating!

[@HilaryB.]

Very good information, I didn't know any of this, thank you!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-mv7ks1uk5o]

Thank you very much for your videos on VFT's. I think your way of explaining is very easy and understandable. Definitely subscribing 👍

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! Hope you get a chance to watch our other videos, too. We just released one on repotting flytraps.

[@rojerrenie5101]

Very fluent, clear and informative...

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@sethfrost3265]

Thank you for your advice, great work!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching our video. Glad it was helpful!

[@whompmaster]

Very informative video. A lot of this I knew but I love to refresh my memory any chance I get. Nice job!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomasneal9291]

straightforward, brutal, no nonsense. great stuff. you got a subscriber.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching! Glad you appreciate our no-BS approach. We'll be dropping a video about repotting flytraps this weekend. Stay tuned!

[@TitanChromeE]

Your garden is absolutely gorgeous!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you so much! I hope you have the opportunity to visit us some day.

[@i.336]

I´ve never managed to keep those plants alive.....now I know why. The sunlight......I always had them in my dark flat and it´s a shame that they sell them as indoor plants here. Like WCiossek writes in this comment section, it is possible to keep this species alive even here in Germany, but it´s a complicated thing. I won´t try it again. We should always inform, what a plant or an animal needs, before we take it under our custody and ask ourselves, if we can provide it. This are living creatures.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching the video! Yes, we're also disappointed that flytraps are marketed as indoor, shade plants. That's a good way to kill them. This is why we produce videos like this one.

[@iambilly]

This is THE BEST video I have seen on the Venus Flytrap. Thank you

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! Glad you found the information useful.

[@ChuckStorey]

Nicely presented. I agree with everything you stated!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you kindly!

[@bcampbell185]

Great video & great tips ! Thank you !

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@valditravel]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in really easy way!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

So nice of you. Glad the video was helpful!

[@blueyomogi]

What an informative video - excellent presentation with useful tips. I'll put mine outside...

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching our video! Glad it was helpful. You can also find more information on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@johnford7847]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JustinThorts]

Fantastic video. Great presentation. Thanks

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching.

[@showxating9885]

I can speak to its presence in South Georgia 40 years ago. I've seen multiple specimens growing in planted pine forests as far south as 5 miles north of the Florida state line. The specific areas where I've seen them were near swampy areas or fresh water bogs. Where the natural soil is high in peat and sand. There's very little clay, and the topsoil is pretty thin, so when you wander near old swamps, the topsoil is replaced with peat, with the sand substrate.

[@MysticSpank]

great video, new sub. been keeping for 3 years now. Always worry about the winter temps zone 6b. we get below zero at times.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching our video! Yes, there are some special care methods you will need to undergo. But the principle concept is the same for all plants grown in containers. You can find winter care information in our playlist, Grow Carnivorous Plants Volume 1. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/carnivorous-plant-videos/

[@mrBDeye]

This is the best explanation on KZbin.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@davea.2311]

Great information. Thank you.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@3piper]

i am fascinated with Venus Flytraps but knew so little about them. Or more like what I thought I knew. Your video is so interesting!!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to watch our other videos about carnivorous plants. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/carnivorous-plant-videos/

[@virginieholmes813]

Great tips. Love my flytrap found by my kids in a Walmart trash can. They are an amazing plant!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching our video! Yes, they are amazing. Good going with your rescue flytrap.

[@PattyAgree]

I just learned more in this short video about VFTs than from years of reading about them, and trying to grow them indoors! You are such a good teacher!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy our no nonsense approach. Make sure to watch our monthly videos. We also show you what you should be doing throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@timber72]

What a delightful video! Thank you!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to also watch our monthly video for more tips. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@austin6751]

I appreciate the captions 😊

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you! And we appreciate you watching our video!

[@florentinosanchez3969]

SUCH A GOOD VIDEO THANKS

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it! Hope you give these plants a try.

[@fain2daniel]

This one is the ultimate guide information on Venus Fly trap hands down !❤

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the information.

[@shwayhdz8974]

Most helpful tips and amazing knowledge your sharing. Couldnt find nothing helpfull here till i kept scrolling & your my flytrap saver.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching! Glad the video was helpful. Make sure to visit our website for additional care information. • www.growcarnivorousplants.com/carnivorous-plant-care/ • www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@billyrhyze]

SOLID info. Thanks mate!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@toytastictime]

Probably the best flytrap video I've seen. New subscriber for definate!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard!

[@donnam5318]

Brilliant video, so much information, thank you

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you give these plants a try with your new information.

[@loxieshillingstad895]

Wow, a lot of excellent information.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catfrog1975]

Excellent and engaging video! 😁

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@KariIsSoVery]

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@215BlackMoses]

Love sundews, I was thinking about the Truncata JB but I brought the Nepenthes truncata × spectabilis

[@Leefleming587]

Great video well explained

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it! Hope you give these plants a try with your new found information.

[@davidp9820]

As a kid it was always a treat when my mom would buy me one from the supermarket. Of course it didn't last long, inside under the plastic cup that was on top. Venus Flytrap has always been one of my favorites. Brings back good memories.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching our video. Hope you have a chance to give this wonderful plant another try. You can find more growing information on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@deuchebag666]

I bought one yesterday, wish me luck. Your video is very helpful, thanx dude

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching! Glad the video was helpful. Make sure to also watch our monthly care videos. We show you what to expect from your plant each month of the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@giftgiver]

Fantastic informative video ❤️

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you give these plants a try.

[@kdog543]

Thank you very informative video local grocery store has some for sale but in the past not very successful with those plants as a kid. What a beautiful yard and green houses you have sir.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching the video! You can always give these plants another try, but with new information. You can also read more about their care on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@mariahleekowalski]

ExExcellent explanation of Venus fly trap. Thanks

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-gd3ll4oy1s]

Hi Jacob, just want to say what a great video you made. It is very clear and informative. I have just bought my first fly trap and sundew at The Hampton Court flower show England and feel much more confident about caring for them. I shall put them in the garden for the light but I have liked to admire them on my window sill whilst washing up hoping to see the trap in action! Thanks Terence

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you, Terence. That warms my heart! I'm glad the video was very helpful. Consider subscribing because we also release monthly videos to remind you how to care for your plants as the season changes. You can also write to use through our website if you ever need assistance. Enjoy your new plants!

[@user-gd3ll4oy1s]

@@SarraceniaNorthwest Thanks a lot Jacob, I subscribed right after watching the video. Even though I’m in the UK and can’t get plants from there I will look at the clips and info. Think I’ve been ’bitten’ by the bug 😀

[@celinar5507]

Hey, just wanted to stop in and say that I learned more in your video than most and I don’t grow flytraps. Keep up the awesomeness. 😊

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching. Glad the video was educational. Hope you give these plants a try some time.

[@Crystalspets]

This is great information I been thinking about getting back in those plants

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching our video. I hope you do! You can find more information on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@seaeagle8976]

Excellent and informative

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciaoconnor1742]

I stumbled across your channel and am pleased to say at 76 I have always loved plants and still have quite a few but have never owned a venus or a pitcher plant...love them tho'. TY so much for sharing your knowledge, your love for these plants and influencing me to give them a go. Wish me luck. And TY again.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

So nice of you. Thank you for watching our video. Yes, please give a flytrap or Sarracenia another try. And if you need help with your plant, you can submit a question through our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/ask-the-growers/

[@patriciaoconnor1742]

@@SarraceniaNorthwest I have already binged on a few of your videos....and I do plan on ordering at least two...I know...rather small order but I can promise...it will not be the last. Lol TY again for teaching this ol' bird about the gorgeous plants.

[@josereyes3108]

I just bought my first Venus Flytrap, I’m so excited to watch it grow outdoors in south Texas! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with this great video

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

That's awesome! Make sure to watch our monthly video for helpful growing tips. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@natetully287]

Very cool. Never kept these, and I didn't know all this.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching. We'll get you started on the right path. You can read more on our website. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/venus-flytrap-care/

[@FrankSpear77]

This is such an insightful video. I live in southern California and was wondering about leaving my trap outside! Looks like it's all good. Also, the dehumidifier for watering tip was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gauchesymbiote1039]

I'm in Phoenix and mine are outside and doing great. They survived their first winter and never went completely dormant. There getting lots of new trap now. They don't get full sun all day though, but maybe 15-20 minutes of direct morning sun. They're on a South covered patio where the morning sun slowly sweeps the patio. We'll see how they fair with our summers.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Another great video! Thank you for always putting out amazing content. I have so many people that want to grow their flytraps in a window. I try really hard to talk them out of it. Great advice for anyone looking to grow flytraps. Keep up the great work!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching the video! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheOriginalXultar]

This video is amazing. Thank You!!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-wh6cv5if4n]

This is a very informative and a professional presentation! Just what I was looking for. I've tried to grow Venus Flytraps in the past and now I know why I wasn't successful. Thanks from your newest subscriber!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad the video was helpful! Hopefully, you will give these plants a try now that you new information.

[@2kute2luv]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisamasters3655]

Best video yet

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you!

[@Craizg35]

Great job on the video!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad you liked it!

[@freehat2722]

I had to check about carbon filters and you are correct.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for double checking for us!

[@rvator7291]

Thanks for clearing up the myths. I seriously did not know it was a native NC plant.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I hope you give these plant a try with your new found information!

[@rvator7291]

Now I know why I killed the one I had when I was 12. I did 4 out of 5 things wrong !

[@Lori-lp6uc]

Great information

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@c0ttonberries]

This is such an amazing and informative video! Im thinking of getting a venus flytrap and this is definitely my video im gonna take notes on. This has the energy i wish my agri-science teacher had, its clear youre really passionate about this and its amazing to see and hear!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you so much! Definitely give these plants a try. They really are a lot easier than you can imagine. I find them a lot easier than growing vegetables.

[@sjain8111]

great tips well explained! 👏

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching!

[@WaltRBuck]

"Your flytrap doesn't care what you think." This.. is the best thing I've heard in ages. A harsh lesson for many people on reality in general.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks, Walt! I came up with that phrase years ago when I did a presentation for a garden club. That seemed to really click with them. It was their a-ha moment.

[@yvettecintron3988]

Thanks, I learned a lot.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to also watch our monthly videos for care info throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@capeofstormz5974]

Very informative.Thank you. Incorrect soil and water was reason for my first venus flytrap's demise.Hopefully this around itll flourish. 😊

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thank you for watching. Yes, please give these plants another try, but with new information. Enjoy!

[@bill-2018]

Those all look very healthy. I had one for four years in my Dad's unheated greenhouse when I was about 15. That was after three which died in the previous three years. I dug the last one up and it had rotted. The label always say keep it in a tray of water, after the last three I didn't and it lasted four years. Watered them with rainwater. I think the problem here is the soil which remains waterlogged, it seems to be peat with no drainage. They are all sold in this. I re-potted mine last year to put it up higher in another pot but it got attacked by two maggots eating the leaves and it died.

[@ladyci]

Wow! Best information!!

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@RBXXXX]

Wow, that's pretty cool to know. I will buy some next year.

[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching. Yes, I hope you will give these plants another try now that you have new information. We also have a monthly care video to let growers what to expect each month of the year. Visit our channel for the most current video.

[@DiscoverWithPajerico]

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[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to watch our monthly videos. We also show you what you should be doing throughout the year. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/

[@DrRose99]

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[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

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[@tonydavila6594]

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[@SarraceniaNorthwest]

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful. Make sure to watch our monthly video before setting your plant outside. It all depends on your location. www.growcarnivorousplants.com/monthly-carnivorous-plant-care/