Venus Flytrap Care 101 For Beginners: How To Repot A Lowes Venus Flytrap - Common Mistakes To Avoid!

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[@turnstilerockets]

Yay! I'm a plant mother myself and have decided on trying to care for a Venus Flytrap to help out pest control going on with my leafy babies! Since I've never tried to care for a carnivorous plant, I'm just taking some time to watch through these videos as I know that most websites don't provide the best information! New sub here! 💖

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

hello Ghiaccio, I'm really glad you found my videos to help you learn about carnivorous plants. They are a bit different than most plants but really worth it! Thank you for the sub and your support, it truly does mean a lot!

[@lisa2stewart]

My daughter felt sorry for an abandoned walmart plant and then I inherited it soon after when she moved. It's pretty happy with my house plants under a light. Knew it was different care, and finally seems like that's going be Actually be explained! Thanks!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They are definitely different than normal plants! Glad you found the channel! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@cameronstinton6021]

I've been given one as a gift and hopefully watching your videos will help my first flytrap stay alive

[@3RAN7ON]

10:00 this is a very important understated point. I went with one of those thick black plastic pots and it got real hot in the sun all day

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, very important!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber. I have a lot of houseplants, succulents and cacti but have never ventured into carnivorous plants. I am curious about them though and when your channel popped up as a suggestion, I watched a few of your older videos and you seem very knowledgeable and explain things really well. I don’t know if/when I’ll take the plunge, but gathering more knowledge never hurts!! Thank you for all of the information you shared here. It was all new to me and I hadn’t realized how drastically different the care was from regular houseplants! This was really interesting and helpful!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This is such a cool comment! I had no idea my videos were being suggested to non carnivorous plant content, that makes me super happy. If you have a place where you can put it in full sun, you should pull the trigger on a venus flytrap. I dont sell them yet or I'd send you one. However, since you havent impulses purchased one from wal mart or Lowes, I recommend as a beginner getting one from a reputable grower. I strongly suggest flytrapstore.com. Matt is amazing amd takes such good care of his plants. They will send you a healthy and strong VFT. Which always makes for a better first experience. Thank you so much for subbing, it means the world to me. Hit me up if you have any questions!!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I have a deck on the back of my house that gets a lot of sun, pretty direct, around 11 am (before that it’s bright indirect but you can see the shade line move across the table) and stays sunny until the sun sets so that would work. I’m in Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia so I’d definitely have to bring it in during the winter. We do have a garage that is attached to the house although I don’t know what the temperature is throughout the winter… I’ll check out the website you recommended. Thank you!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Keep it in the garage during winter for dormancy! I'm doing a dormancy video before this winter hits. My climate isnt that different that Pitt! Definitely check it out. If you get one, let me know. Good luck!!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Thank you!

[@trishroyal7532]

You are awesome! This one of, if not the best, instructional care video I have ever seen. You would be an excellent school teacher-not that I would wish that on anyone these days! You understand that it takes more than just “do this, but not this” to truly teach. We have to explain what happens and why it happens if we do a “don’t”. Excellent video and excellent instructor! Kudos to you, sir!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Trish, that is such a nice comment. Thank you so much! Comments like this help keep me driven and want to make more content! I really appreciate you!

[@ayinwithnoyang]

Such a helpful video! Just got my Venus Flytrap from the Home Depot I work at for 6 bucks, got two, and I’m so looking forward to seeing my plants grow and flourish! I had one when I was about 11 and loved it so much, for years I looked for these plants but never found them, (I didn’t know Home Depot, lowes, and other common places sell them) but, I’m so glad I finally stumbled upon them

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This is amazing! I'm so glad you found them. Welcome to the crazy world of carnivorous plants. Just be warned, it's highly addictive. If you get a wild hair, head on over to California Carnivores and check out some of the incredible cultivars they have. They are truly incredible plants. If you decide to get anything, use my code CPHUB at checkout, you can get 10% off. I hope your traps grow amazingly! I do have an updated care video with some additional tips, if you are interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquogmBjhtaefLs

[@boy_on_earth]

thank you so much for educating us on this matter, sending love 💞

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You are welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@hambeef5047]

I just impulsively bought one from Walmart and happened to find your video! Thanks so much for the tips!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Your name made me audibly chuckle, which I know is represented with "LOL" but it just seemed necessary to say it made me laugh out loud. Many people buy these incredible plants on impulse, you are not alone my friend. That's awesome you did, now you can take the incredible dive into the world of carnivorous plants. If you are like others that discover these plants, you will probably have a few others soon! Good luck on your carnivorous plant journey, let me know if you have any questions!

[@hambeef5047]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I've been having lots of luck with the nepenthes variety. After watching your video, among a couple others, I think the VFP came to me to die. I'm going to try and see if a family member or friend with a yard may like it... I'm moving into an apartment in MN and sadly don't have a yard or a full sun window. 😭💔 At least I know now!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Oh man. That'd a bummer. Do you have an area where you can add a small grow light? The Yescom panels are only like $20 and I've seen people growing venus flytraps indoors with these. I'm actually getting ready to start a whole series dedicated to growing venus flytraps indoors. Maybe there is a way for you to keep it. With that being said, neps are great alternatives and do much better in window sills. If you want to consider growing the flytrap Indoors, stay tuned, hopefully you can figure out a way!

[@ericaperkins1860]

Thanks for the beginner tips, I've just received a new Venus fly trap that needs some TLC now I know what to do to get it happy and healthy :)

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You are welcome! I hope it grows big and strong!!

[@charleskendall5972]

just pay attention towards the end of summer and fall thats when the large growth will start to die off and it grows small rossetts back off on the watering but dont allow to dry out when it seems to slow grow significantly move to the refridgerator around the end of october till around mid febuary during this time you will barley water at all , just to not let dry out . the plants dormant so it dont use much water at all. hope this helps with a little insight..

[@alexandriaveil2436]

Thanks for the watering tips! 💖 growing these babies in Texas! I was worrying about overwatering however they get pretty dry pretty quickly due to Texas being so hot!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes! I'm actually facing temps as high as 109 in the upcoming week, so I feel your pain! It's hard to overwater when it's that hot. In TX overwatering shouldnt be a problem unless its really blatent.

[@gachatwist-quit9821]

Crazy good tips! I was walking around the plant section in lowes. Usually I only see Venus flytraps (the same brand gubler/feed us bugs) and found 2 Venus flytraps and then I saw a few sarracenia! I bought 1 sarracenia and both Venus flytraps but these tips were helpful thanks! I have the same dream of opening a carnivorous plant nursery and I am going to name it “Hidden Hunters”. Also did you hear about the newly discovered Nepenthes species? It’s called “Nepenthes Pudica” have a good day 👍

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I wish you so much luck on your dream, love the name! I had not heard of the new species yet, I'm gonna go look it up! Also, I do have some care videos for Sarracenia Purpurea, I'm assuming it was a purp? In case you were interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3Lk4OiZ5yijLM

[@lunapuella2611]

As a first time Venus Fly Trap owner I found this incredibly helpful. I'm pretty sure I would have done many things wrong without this information. Thank you very much.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Luna, of course! I'm glad you found it before "giving it a shot". Lol. They are just a little different than most plants, so people have to unlearn a bit to care for them.

[@nolleyflip]

I appreciate your advice. I started my Venus flytrap journey a few months ago and ran across your channel. It’s definitely helped a lot ⚡️ Cheers from California 🍻

[@avacadotoast5571]

Thanks for this video! I was mainly here for the sun part because I'm a first time owner and I've been struggling to give it enough light.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Lighting is tricky, the sun is the best route!

[@e.m.m.a555]

I was looking at these plants, I've always wanted one but I have a history of impulse buys. I wanted to make sure I've done my research before I get one!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Lol, that's actually really funny, I just made a video about buying them on impulse with a bunch of care tips. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquogmBjhtaefLs Honestly, most people buy on impulse, then kill them. Then start to research, which is fine and normal. So, you are way ahead of the norms! Good work!

[@shes.crafty]

Yes, we just got our venus flytraps from Wal-Mart! I thought they only existed in space! 😮 Our plants look like yours! 💯☝️😂 Thanks so much for this video! 💚

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I like to think there is a version of them in space somewhere, but they eat much larger prey. I just found some massive venus flytraps at my local Wal-Mart, video coming soon!

[@glossguild]

In N. California we grew ours in an east facing window using the tray method without problem. They would grow vigorously, bloomed regularly, and produced large traps. Now that we are in Phoenix, I hope to start growing them again since, rumor has it, they grow very well here given proper water and well timed sun protection.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You are part of the elite "it worked in a window sill" club. If you can make it work, go for it! It's the fastest way for new growers to kill their flytraps so I strongly recommend against it. But, the right winow with the right conditions with the right venus flytrap type, you might be able to pull it off again! Good luck!

[@glossguild]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub We were lucky enough to be able to drop into California Carnivores anytime we were in the mood. Maybe Pete D'Amato's, may he Rest In Peace, good ju-ju rubbed off on us. Basically we grew them like our orchids, but not under grow lights.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's amazing! I'm so jealous.

[@MrSupernaturalLife]

Wow, this is even more awesome than the 'Repotting A Venus Flytrap' that you did last month. Thank you for sharing more details on the pots and water. I am very glad I found your videos. Either on your youtube videos or Instagram, could you do a before and after photos of Flytraps bought from department stores? I would like to know how different they need to look after proper care.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hello Bascab! Often times, these department store rescues go through a rough time before they are fully acclimated. I've had a few take right off, but often times, they take a turn for the worst before they even out and become really healthy. Its partly because of the repotting shock but also the process of acclimating them to a different environment. I did have some earlier videos where I was doing monthly updates on the rescues!

[@MrSupernaturalLife]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Thank you. I'll check those videos out.

[@deblawson1575]

Thanks, I've been growing plants (all kinds) since I was 6-7 yrs. My Grand son wanted a Flytrap so I got him one (he named it George) yet I had no idea of how to care for it. Thanks again and God bless.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Glad the video could help!!

[@vsocarras27]

Hi carnivorous plant hub I'm back again today I'm back just to say that my pinguicula laueana x emarginata hybrid is arriving today so excited 😀

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's awesome! You will have to let me know how you like it!

[@marvingarden4587]

I wish I had seen this video years ago - many dead fly traps :( Only recently did I learn about using distilled water, and wow what a difference. thank you!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Marvin, I'm so glad you found my videos! I bet your flytraps stay good and healthy now!

[@rodplumb]

Thanks for all your input on raising a Venus fly trap I have just started a few months ago and your input is very very helpful

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Right on Rod, warning though. Collecting venus flytraps and other carnivorous plants can be addicting, resulting in mass amounts of time, money and patients being consumed.

[@sarahidk7550]

Hello, thank you so much for the information and tips. What would you recommend for Canadian companies for soil and planting?

[@sallywright2217]

I just bought one yesterday. thankyou for this and I will try to take care of my new little bugger. Hubby has a green house for spring and summer but this is going to be so different. I will keep in mind about the sunlight and the peat moss mixes.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Woo hoo, good luck Sally, I hope they do amazing!!

[@bigroach300]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You are very welcome!

[@dannyorand373]

In the winter time when it is dormant do you still water it the same

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

The rules for watering is the same, however, it requires MUCH less water. As the temps die down, the substrate will retain the water for much longer and you will need to keep an eye on it. Overwatering during dormancy is very common and plants tend to rot much quicker as temperatures cool down.

[@zonadorida3561]

ok i want to know this with an expert cause i cant seem to find a answer but can you use coconut fiber instead of peetmoss? context- In my area is very hard to get spagnomoss or peetmoss and have order peetmoss online but it will take about 4-5 days and from ur information I think i need to replace the soil ASAP cause i saw there where ferts in it Just a question because i have a break of coconut fiber and want to at least know if it can be possible and if its not possible what can i use for it I have perlite which is the thing he said that helful but nothing else that dont have ferts in it Edit: Yes i did bought it by impulse and no i didn’t got inform in it before hand ik i fail as a papi plant im sorry 🖐🏼😞🤚🏼

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You can use coconut fiber, however. You must rinse and soak it. Some people have had to soak it for a week before use. I strongly suggest you get a TDS meter and keep soaking and rinsing until the PPM is under 50. It leaches a lot straight out of the bag and will kill the plant without being soaked and rinsed first. Haha. No apologies needed!! That's why I make these videos, so you can get the help you need to take care of them!

[@zonadorida3561]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub oh ok thx then what else u recommend cause i hear u can put it in only perlite solution and wanted to know if thats true hahahah

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I wouldn't put it in perlite only. I would recommend waiting the 4 to 5 days and getting something that will be better long term. I'd hate to see you rush and plant it in something that wont be good for it. There arent a lot of easy to obtain options out there. Peat and sphagnum moss are the most accessible.

[@breakmonemployeetony]

Thank you 😊 for the advice bro your the best 👌 ❤

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you my friend, appreciate the kind words!

[@RavensongVA]

I'm planning to cultivate Flytraps and sundews so this is going to help so much... Thank you!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Right on! I Just did a Sundew unboxing and care video, you should check it out! Unboxing - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXrEiWahitxgitE Care - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Ock2WDqKajiqM

[@sagi9407]

Pro-tip: Submerge the VFT and its roots under water while removing LFSM. It'll untangle itself free from the roots gradually.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's really interesting, I hadn't considered a full submerge. Does submerging the full plant set off all the traps? Just curious, I've never tried this before?

[@mockingbird187]

sa gi... we're WAITING...

[@blasfemme86]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I have been doing full submersion watering every time I water mine and it has not set off any traps. I try to do it slowly and similar to how a bog would flood during a storm... Started doing this as an experiment and have had better results than tray or top watering.

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

Dude, the technique is for almost every potted plants

[@arthurledezma9003]

Confused: Is submerging for untangling from LFSM or simple watering.

[@cnjhendricks]

Thank you for sharing great advice!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course Charles! I hope it helped!

[@primitivepalzor8836]

Very Informative 👍👍 Thanks for Sharing Big Like 👍👍💯💯

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you my friend!!

[@tishie42]

This is so helpful for the rescues we pick up out here in the wilds of Walmart and Lowe's. 😂 I scored one a couple months ago and it was actually flowering and had some monster traps but I got it cuz there was clearly lots of growth at the crown and tons of new traps coming. I got it home and trimmed off the flower. I didn't know I could propagate or I would have tried. I thought it was like a succulent and death blooming. Oops. But I trimmed off any traps that had dry cilia. I live in Yuma AZ and it's already hot in April. I put it in a tall orchid plastic liner pot and water it in a glazed white wide ceramic pot. It had zero shock. I was surprised. I used 50/50 perlite (rinsed) and peat. I got it used to light on my grow porch over a week and now it sits in full morning sun, dappled noon shade under a lemon tree, and full afternoon sun for 2 hours, in 110F weather! no more cloche unless it's windy at night cuz it will dry out no matter where it's at otherwise. But it's exploding. I have 3 new babies I can see for sure and 12 new traps coming in on the main crown and at least 3 on each baby. They're just so ridiculously adorable. Little tiny traps. It's just green but I love all green anything. I'm curious to see if it will blush at all in fall, conflicting information on blushing and light is all I've found, and how well it will go dormant. It does get cold in the desert at night in winter! I will put it in full sun in fall and see if it sleeps by November. If not I may skip this year so the ba ies get bigger and then next year put in the fridge if I have to. Edit to say I'm now addicted. This is my first cp, I'm a avid gardener, just never had a cp. So now I'm looking for some sarracenia and some more vfts. Cali carns looks like where I'll be getting them from.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This is so amazing to hear! I'm glad yours is taking off. Most people on their first try (including this guy) kill their first one or few. Dormancy may be a little tricky in Arizona but it sounds like you are good at figuring this stuff out. If your flytraps is doing well, the Sarrs will do awesome too. Mostly the same care, they just like water all the time. But, in Arizona I figure you probably keep your tray full for flytraps anyway. Good on you, so happy you are crushing it!!!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

OH, and with the color, the more sun you give them the more red they will get. Some cultivars are very green and just don't blush up much. Others will turn bright red. it just depends on what genetics your venus flytraps have. As long as they are getting Arizona sun, they should blush up, unless it's a very green cultivar.

[@dwnthk]

Thx for sharing. Can I use coco coir to keep fly trap?

[@azpeach5680]

This was so fascinating!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you!!

[@elymercadojr3697]

Thank you

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course!

[@deartolaphx]

Just bought my 1st plant from lowe's today and took me to this channel! really cool info and fun to watch new subbie here :) keep up the good work

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you for the sub Marco, I really appreciate it! I hope you get all the info you need to grow amazing carnivorous plants!

[@sakenyahardison8742]

I’m learning Thanks

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! It's definitely a learning experience!

[@selewachm]

I'm guessing that bottled distilled water is ok? I'll be getting a ads meter so I can check it. Good job explaining everything.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, as long as it's distilled it should test at 0. If the bottle says distilled I'd say your fine.

[@RobertVosburg]

After we transplant and the traps turn black should we remove them or leave them there?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Definitely remove them. That's why I had the tweezer set. I would have pruned any black traps. I wait until they are black all the way up to the rhizome. As long as there is some green. I leave it. The little tweezer set with the small scissors is great for pruning flytraps!

[@RobertVosburg]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I'll check mine to see if it's all black or not. Thank you 👌

[@rehabmax]

How about well water that is filtered for iron removal ? We have pretty good well water.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It's hard to know. Good drinking water can be full of minerals. Just because it's good drinking water doesn't make it good for the plants. You would need to measure it with a TDS meter.

[@dianaespinoza7644]

I'm new to the carnivorous family and the flower thing was a good tip for me. Mine has a flower but the plant is still small so that was good advice.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Ya, it's something most people kind of get wrong. If you were interested in more info about the flowers and whether or not to cut, I did an entire video on that subject, check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKuplq2gqbCCl8U Also, welcome to carnivorous plants! Be patient, I killed several venus flytraps before this officially became an addition. If you give yourself time to learn and adjust your growing style, you will be the crazy carnivorous plant lady in no time!

[@crystlbn1983]

THANK YOU so much for this information. Life saver!! 👍🏾😁

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course, happy to help!!

[@Justthetipstve]

I bought a couple of plants from Walmart do I have to make them go dormant since it October or can I skip it this year ??

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This is a super tricky questions and one that is highly debated in the carnivorous plant community. Honestly, if the plant seems super healthy I'd probably let it go dormant. If it seems sickly and in need of care, dormancy might kill it. I'd probably skip if the plant is not healthy and let it go dormant the following year.

[@Justthetipstve]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub okay thanks appreciate it

[@kristellefreeman9033]

Do we prune the black leaf only or the whole stem as well??

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I let it turn black all the way to the rhizome, then trim the whole thing. I try not to trim any green.

[@Tatusiek_1]

If the leaf is still green in some parts, the plant is still in the process of reabsorption. So wait until it is all black unless there is mold.

[@violet5043]

Hi I'm new here and I love your videos Do you have a video growing Venus fly trap from seeds? I really need some guidance ☺️

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Glad you found the guide! Good luck!

[@tcroncero]

Does the moss and soild really need to be removed? Mine came out of the put nicely intact, so I just replanted it into the appropriate soil mix.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It just depends on how much you trust the current substrate. I tend to not trust big box stores, I have no idea whats in there. So I like to remove it all. However, if your plant is from a trusted source, leaving some is perfectly fine!

[@Andra32]

U were saying that the plant shouldn't be in water all the time. I saw some videos where people say that the plant actually SHOULD be in water all the time. I've been watering my plant in your way for a couple days and it is in good state. I was just wondering if those people were wrong? What should I do? Btw nice video!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I don't like leaving mine in water all the time because they are susceptible to crown rot. Many people think they grow in bogs, but it's actually not true. They tend to grow around the outside of bogs. They do not naturally sit in water all the time. The only exception to them being in water all the time is if you are in a heat wave. If it's 90 degrees or higher, I think its okay because it uses up the water so fast. But anything under 90 degrees, I would strongly suggest letting them sit a couple days without water in the tray. Especially when you get down to 70 or lower, the possibility for crown rot greatly increases.

[@Andra32]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Oh alright! Thanks!

[@lukebaker2028]

So I have had some pretty good venus fly traps but both of them died. I know it's bad to keep them indoors but I live in Tucson so it was too hot to keep them outside. I learned that after one of my two best plants died from boiling in 120-degree heat. So I had to leave that one in the trash after that I would keep them inside, That actually worked very well but in the end, they all died. It wasn't from being inside though. It was from the depth of the soil and the pH. After doing some research I found that soil can get a very low pH and therefore less acidic pH like the plants like but it takes a while after it has been in the sun so long. This isn't what killed them though it just got smaller and or no head. It was how deep the soil was because the roots grow down they will die without deep soil. I just wanted to tell you what I have learned so you don't make the same mistakes.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's really interesting. I do know the roots need room to stretch. I prefer deeper pots as they get older. That's a really good tip, thanks for that Luke!!

[@williammuehe2354]

this was very very informative!! thank you for all of the information! I stuck in a place I can't have pets co I decided to try some plants.. I was lucky enough to grab two Venus fly traps and I am looking forward to getting them to thrive! one question about them not thriving in a window sill. I keep my window open with only the screen blocking the sun.. they get around 4-6 hours of direct sunlight in that spot. is that enough for them or should I set the on the balcony? the balcony might give them more chances to catch bugs.... thank you again for all the insight! and the trial and error.. this video entertained me more than most marvel movies!!! keep it up!!!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Haha, it did have a lot of info, I really appreciate it. Probably a little longer than it needed to be, but thats something I'm working on. I'm really glad it helped you. Personally, I don't know what a screen does to dilute the sun. I would probably recommend setting it out on the balcony. Like you said, it also gives it the chance to catch some bugs which will help it grow even stronger. The combination of the 4-6 hours of direct sun and catching some insects should give them a good chance to live!

[@soni9409]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub hi yesterday I buying this plant so this video very useful for me thank you 😊

[@Ittybittythetwofacedkitty]

I use purified bottled water from Kroger brand . It shows 10 ppm on my tds meter. Just make sure the bottled water you buy doesn’t have minerals added! In the summer, when it’s very humid here, I use a dehumidifier outside on my screen porch. It collects over 2 gallons a day from the air that I use on my Sarrs

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Perfect! Yes, just make sure you can measure before using.

[@CheziahKatt]

Thank you so much for the validation and vindication. Venus fly traps have always been one of my favorite plants. The one time that I tried to take care of one when I was a teenager it died and I felt so bad I haven't tried since. I'm about to go get one. I live in the Pacific Northwest and I'm having a feeling it might be able to survive in my care

[@CheziahKatt]

Oh my goodness, and your explanations of what type of planter mattering and why! I am in parisocial love

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They can be tricky in the PNW, but definitely possible. Don't feel bad if you had to try a few times, I killed some too trying to learn. Once you figure it out you can reproduce 10x the traps that you killed while learning. I'm glad you are giving it a go! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@CheziahKatt]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub ♥️♥️♥️ oh that's my new dream! Ahaha. I hope to propagate if I can get her to thrive, and rehome some of her babies and plant some in areas I hope will be similar (swampy areas, by creeks) As of right now in my journey of thinking things through I think I should be able to outdoors her on the porch for dormancy. I have access to a lot of pine needles, do I literally just put the pine needles on top of the plant? Should I put something down first?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You can put down like a plant cloth made for insulating plants during the winter. Then cover that with some pine needles. Should help keep them pretty insulated. Don't do this until it's under 40 degrees F outside. Once it gets that cold, the plant really doesn't need anymore light.

[@Ambruu]

I have gotten a venus fly trap from the store here, it has new little green buddies growing however I am growing them indoors because I have one huge window that doesn't really receive any sun light, vaguely there's some in the early mornings and when it goes down, but I use growing light and have put the trap next to it, so it receives the light and also indirect light. For the insects, we get flies in the house regardless 😂😂 I have been watching atleast 2 of your videos on these plants before I do anything about them, I got the peat moss and today I saw this one :). It's really informative and your purpose of the video came true, it educated a green thumb about carnivorous plants! I'll see how it turns out and it the plant is really happy after these I might invest more in the future and watch more of your videos keep it up!! 🤗

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's awesome, thank you for your kind words Ambru! I hope that you are able to grow your flytrap big and strong! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@aliciabify]

I have 15 of these guys! I love them! I have a lot from a independent nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants and some I save from the chain stores cause they look sad

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Its really hard not to save all of them!!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

So what if I bought this from a greenhouse in February? it’s a really young plant but should I have tried to put it in the dormancy before the warm weather came around? Thanks for the great info

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No, probably not. Venus flytraps can skip a dormancy and be okay, especially when young. It's hard to know what it was doing before you purchased it. But in February, you don't really have enough time to give it the minimum of 10 weeks. I'd just let it acclimate to the nice weather and start giving it spring/summer care!

[@69production60]

Will tap water be ok?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It really depends. I've seen tap water be fine but I've also seen it be toxic. The only way to know for sure is to grab a TDS meter ($10 On Amazon) and measure your water. If you are over 50 PPM then you need to filter it or get distilled water. Anything under 50 PPM should be okay. Most of the time, tap water is not okay.

[@JasonPrescod]

You sir are the best

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No... You are the best!

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Good to go old friend. Is your soil ready for sale?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'm hoping soon, but no, not yet.

[@christaldunlap6037]

What say you about feeding and fertilizers

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You can definitely use a fertilizer, it's a 16-16-16 maxsea. I think it's 1/4 table spoon per 1 gallon of water dillution. Apply to the traps directly and not the soil. Some people lightly mist the traps.

[@nakenyaliven9095]

Is it a good idea to repot whenever you buy a Venus fly trap from the store?? I just got one a few days ago. They’re all really small but alert and there’s some tiny budding (I guess that’s the word) lots of room in this pot but not sure what kind of pot. My very first plant and got it from sprouts. Any advice would be helpful as I really want to have a healthy plant. Thanks

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Honestly, I do usually repot. However, sometimes it's not necessary. If the plant seems to be thriving in it's conditions, there is really no reason to repot. I almost always flush the plant because it's super common for them to have been watered with normal tap water. If thats the case, usually flushing it out a few times resolves that. Just keep an eye on it, if conditions seem to be going down hill and you seem to be doing everything right, you ,may want to consider repotting. If it keeps doing well, just make sure to plan your repotting right as dormancy is ending as this is the time that has the lowest impact to the flytrap.

[@Molly-km8jq]

New subscriber here! 🙂My son was just gifted a Venus flytrap from Walmart and this video has been incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Great, I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@martymatthews6192]

I have a south facing garden window box in my kitchen. It gets at least 8 hours of sun a day. It is beside the window sill, but extends about a foot away from the sill and has a glass top. I'm sure you've seen them before. Do you think that is sufficient light? BTW, I'm in Raleigh, about 2 hours away from the Venus Fly Trap's native habitat near Wilmington, NC.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'm always hesitant to advise any kind of window, with that being said, it sounds like your window situation is best case. If you live in NC, keeping them outside year round is definitely best. You're in a perfect spot where you can set and forget, just making sure to water. If the window is the only option, give it a try but watch for signs of light starvation. Long leggy leaves and smaller flytraps.

[@Lokithefeline]

I just got one from Lowes and it seems sickly, I did feed it a few days ago and only had it a few days now most of the traps are closed and right now only 1 is partially open. How to tell if it's dormant. The traps aren't as big and stems either. Should I repot now or wait to see?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

The most important thing right now is to make sure it's getting a lot of sun or grow light and that you watering is on point. Once it starts to grow a little bit, I'd probably repot it and get it out of that substrate. I'd start with all this before you actually feed it anything.

[@billfrogsby2024]

Do I still have to test the rainwater collected from an open part my yard so that's the only place it can fall from the sky

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Its probably fine, however. Sometimes the roof it's collected from can give the water higher TDS. Also, sometimes in areas with higher pollution, the rain can carry more TDS than in other areas. I'd recommend getting a TDS meter and measuring before using!

[@billfrogsby2024]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub can I feed them crickets that my frog doesn't eat Killing flies with a flyswatter it's already hard enough who catching them alive it's nearly impossible These crickets aren't very big they are no more than half the size of the actual traps

[@ryanwilliams4223]

mine has stalled its only small but two of the tiny fly trap heads have gone black so has the stem what does that mean ? I keep them in a container use the correct type of water take them out when sunny they are in bathroom window where sun gets to them well.

[@annemorales5860]

Does any growl Ight works?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You need a stronger grow light. One of the most affordable is the Sansi 36W bulb, it plugs into a standard sized lamp but you can also get a cheap clamp light for it. amzn.to/2H7urDV Another great option if you want more panel style is the yescom 225 lights. They need to be pretty close like 6 to 8 inches away and need probably 14 hours on every day. amzn.to/3wB1E1l

[@-AnyWho]

you ever try to use rooting powder on the stalk cuttings to see if it roots easier or has a better chance?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No I have not, but I'm 100% going to next time! Might as well give it a shot.

[@LilAngelBrat546]

I impulsively bought the last venus fly trap at my store. It had been sitting there alone for at least a week. I didn't know what to do with it and so it sat in its original pot for almost a week while I waited for my new supplies to come in. I replanted it and had 4 plants different sizes from decent to tiny tiny baby that will probably die. They haven't even perked back up yet but I'm already here to thank you for your help. Also do you have a video showing how to make a new cluster? Idk the correct way to ask that lol, super new to it. I plan on putting these near my garden next spring and ready to have some by the front door. Kind of for bugs but kind of to scare people haha.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hey Nikki! Glad you found the channel! When you say a cluster, are you referring to a pot that's full? If so, it can take a while for them to grow like that. Venus flytraps naturally spread and grow new plants out of the rhizomes. You can split them up when you repot or leave them. They do tend to grow better when they are split up since the roots get crowded. Hope that answers your question, if no, clarify and ask away. Welcome!!

[@kimuseni]

Thanks for the tips

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Devy717]

I live in Arizona and in March of 2022 I did once try to nurse a Venus flytrap idk where I bought it from, but I put It in direct sunlight and Arizona gets hot even in Spring. 2nd try, feel bad but I need these to grow cuz the flys are horrible during monsoon season.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, Arizona can be tough. What I'd recommend is to slowly acclimate them to the Arizona heat. Then, I'd probably try and expose them to morning sun and try to keep them out of the super hot afternoon sun. Arizona can be tricky for sure but I know of some people who have great success. It's just a matter of figuring it out. Don't feel bad if you kill a couple figuring it out. It takes a while to get a good feel for it in your area.

[@WanderingVeteran]

Thank you!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course!!

[@realmadridzidane5]

I’ve never been a plant guy, always thought of them as “boring.” But carnivorous plants have really piqued my interest lately! I just ordered some Flytraps and Sarracenia Purpurea online and can’t wait to get started. Your videos have been very informative to someone looking to get their feet wet in this hobby!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's awesome! Honestly, it's one of the main reasons I started this channel for stories JUST like yours. I'm so glad you are checking out the hobby! There is a good chance you will be better at this than most because you don't have a ton of conventional "gardening" wisdom to unlearn. Many people who are successful at growing other plants scratch their heads with carnivorous plants. You can learn from the ground up!

[@vsocarras27]

I'm back carnivorous plant hub from your last video one thing I didn't mention at the time was that I'm currently only 16 years old yet still at that age I know how to take care of venus flytrap especially indoors so far as well as nepenthes and so far sarracenia as well

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I think it's awesome that you have taken up an interest at a young age! I bought my first flytrap when I was in high school. I ended up killing it though as I didn't have a resource to help me understand their care. Remembering the feeling of killing a few flytraps back then is motivation to me now! I love helping people and I'm glad that we have KZbin as a resource now. I would have loved having it back then! Also, I noticed your name, we are a big basketball family. Both of my boys are in AAU basketball and I help coach. We are usually in a gym on the weekends and lots of weeknights! Looks like we have more than carnivorous plants in common!

[@vsocarras27]

Really that's interesting, I love basketball but also soccer and football my love of basketball is mostly from the NBA

[@pezequilibradohace5anos538]

I grow mine in a the outer part of my window, so they get lots of sun, specially now that it’s summer, and I water them from below and whenever a trap closes two more grow, even now when it’s flowering!! It has tens of traps, and more are growing, it has more energy than the ones that I see in the internet, I think that I’m taking good care of it.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Woo hoo! That's incredible, I love hearing success stories with flytraps! If you have room, maybe its time for a couple more??? Lol. 😈

[@pezequilibradohace5anos538]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub yeah, maybe, but I guess that im gonna focus on this one because I’ve got a little invader! Turns out that a sundew started to sprout out of nowhere, I got two carnivores for the price of one! Also, exactly one month ago I bought my vft.

[@nordattack]

Dormancy Questions: I am growing seedlings inside. They are coming up on 4 months old this October. I give them 15 hours of grow light a day. When Nov comes should I dormant them till March? If so how? I live in San Diego so it doesn't get that cold in winter. Do they need any light during dormancy? What should I do with these seedlings for dormancy? Or should I skip dormancy since the seedlings are only 4 months old and very tiny?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

To answer your main question, you do not need to give them dormancy the first year. It's 100% okay to skip a year of dormancy for seedlings. You won't have to really worry about it until the next dormancy period. I do not live in an area that is hot year round, so I can't tell you with 100% certainty the best way to go through dormancy. However, I know a lot of people use the fridge method, it's a solid option. I've also heard of people in Florida who just leave theirs outside and the drop in temps (even though they aren't very low) is enough for the plants to live year to year. I can't vouch for that as it's just hearsay, if it were me I'd probably try the fridge method to ensure they get a proper dormancy. One thing you could do is try to find a San Diego or a Southern California carnivorous plant group on FB. Find someone who lives close to you and ask them what they do for dormancy. There is a carnivorous plant nursery in California, it might even be worth reaching out to them to see what they suggest. California Carnivores. Hope that helps my friend!

[@caricarcar]

I just realized my soil is not all the way to the top like yours. It's like an inch below the top of the pot. Do you think that will be ok, or should I take them out and add more soil?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

The soil doesn't have to be all the way to the top. Often it settles and doesn't stay that high. Even this one, has settled and is probably an inch down now. The key is to make sure it's not so low that the shadow from the side of the planter is impacting how much sun or light it's getting. As long as it's getting good light, it really doesn't matter! No need to bother the roots and replant, that would likely do more harm than good if only for that reason alone.

[@michaelmurdock3366]

Hey so as far as the lighting goes, I ordered one of those sansi bulbs, but as far as what to put it in what do I do? Like what kind of light fixture that I could put on a desk?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It's a standard socket so any lamp that can hold it. If you are looking to put it on a desk, probably a lamp that has one of those necks your can bend. You do need to make sure that the lamp is fairly heavy at the base though as these bulbs are significantly heavier than a standard light bulb. The other option would be like a clamp light, if there is anything close you can clamp the light too. Something like this might work good for a desk - amzn.to/3JGhgY3 It has the standard E26 socket (same as sansi bulb) and can support up to 40W the sansi bulb I recommend is 36w. Or Here are the clamp lights I use - amzn.to/3YTAlue Hopefully that at least gives you a starting place. Any lamp that has an E26 socket and can support up to 36w should work for you!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

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[@lalymorales5793]

Would I be able to put my fly trap with a plastic pot within a crayola air-dry clay decorative pot or would it also kill the plant?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

So, basically a double pot. The only problem I can see is the clay pot touching the water going in. If you sit it in a tray, it will leech minerals. I also worry a bit about the plant breaking through 2 pots. I don't think it's something I would do, but you could give it a shot.

[@lalymorales5793]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thanks so much for your quick response and awesome advice!

[@avvondaparker4627]

I live in an area where we get down to the zreo to teens in the winter. During the dormancy period, could I just cover it up and maybe keep it in the fridge? Or is that too cold?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They can live through those temperatures with some overwintering. Do you have a room that is unheated, that is probably the best. The fridge is always an option but it's usually a last resort. Check out my video all about dormancy, you might get some extra tips there for overwintering! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6uQhX2NlLmjh7c

[@danbirch8939]

Excellent video! One little thing, VFT’s have bulbs, not rhizomes. Sarracenia’s have rhizomes:)

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you Dan, I appreciate it! I've never heard anyone refer to a venus flytrap bulb. It's always the Rhizome. ICPS refers to it as a Rhizome in this article about propagation. You certainly could be right, but that makes everyone I know that talks about venus flytraps wrong too!

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Really like your videos. Thanks for the info. Also, any info on how to properly aclimate my plants to where I live, like how long the process should be? I’m in San Bernardino, California. My first 2 original plants are thriving. My 10 others which all divided out of 2 Walmart rescues not doing so well. I think I may be over watering. Since it is so HOT here, into triple digits most summer, I have them in a saucer with water. Soil is pretty wet. What am I doing wrong? 😦 Since where I am at it’s ridiculously hot, even into the triples, should I provide a plant shade that blocks out 50% sun light? Or should I stick to the 30%-40% sun block shade?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you sir! I appreciate it!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I think the 30-40% would be better in 100 plus. Maybe give them regular sun until 10am ish then put them under the shade. It's hard to say exactly. I would have to just mess with it and see how they respond. Also, since the weather is so hot where you areaybe find someone that grows locally and see what they suggest. I've never grown in 100 plus before, not regularly anyway so I can only tell you what bbn I've heard other people suggest.

[@quki3]

Are you supposed to water plants when they are in dormancy?

[@luci_datum]

I'm not a carnivorous plant expert by any means, however if you use a cup with the hole cut out of the bottom and drop in some rocks that won't leech minerals like glazed river rocks, pack in the soil around it and then remove the cup to let the rocks remain undisturbed, you can top water very easily without disturbing the soil around the plant

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This is such a good callout. I plan on making a video about this someday. I need to practice it first. I had someone comment the other day something very similar. This is great advice! Thank you for the comment!

[@luci_datum]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Just some advice, you're the person that convinced me to buy a flytrap, and im going to do so probably within the next few days!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I do this just as much to learn as I do to teach. I've learned so much since starting this channel. It's been amazing. I appreciate comments like this so much. My mind is always open and I'm always trying to become a better grower!

[@stevensims3342]

Those look better than the one I paid $30 for on Etsy. Thing came in the mail like it had been shook all over the place. Traps and leafs are thin wispy and have no red coloration. All the traps had a load of dirt and were closed.

[@sydneybutterfield4947]

So I bought a Venus Flytrap and am planning on growing it inside, but I don't have a lot of space so is there a small grow light that will work for them? Or at least what is the light requirement for a grow light that will work with flytraps?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

My favorite light for space saving is the Sansi 36W bulb, it's around $30 and it's pretty small. It fits into standard light sockets so you may already have a lamp that works for it. If not, you can buy a $10 shop clamp light and use that. I have like 4 of them scattered around my house. Great bulb that lasts for a really long time. Great option for one or a few flytraps. There is a link in the description of the video to this light!

[@sydneybutterfield4947]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Thank you so much this was super helpful!

[@Molly-km8jq]

I don't know if you mentioned this or not but our plant came with some black traps that appear dead? do we just cut those off or leave them alone?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I wait until they are black through most of the leaf then just cut it off. As long as there is green they can still photosynthesize.

[@Molly-km8jq]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thank you so much for the reply! Great to know! 💓

[@barbiejohnson3047]

How about boiling water and letting it cool can we use it that

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No, unfortunately not. Boiling kills bacteria but does not affect dissolved solids that hurt carnivorous plants.

[@gutembergvieira31]

The water level need to stay low? i see some people using a mid level of water.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It really depends on how hot and how much sun they are in. The hotter it is and the more sun they are exposed to, the more water you can keep in the tray. If the temps get lower, water sticks around longer and it can be dangerous for the plant to keep the tray full all the time. When it cools off, the plant just sits in water which increases the chances of crown or root rot.

[@carsonkerens2585]

Do you water as much in the dormant state?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No, definitely not. I made the mistake of tray watering my venus flytrap during dormancy and lost a couple due to crown rot. This was mostly due to giving them too much water in colder temperatures. The colder it gets the less water you need to give. Once I figured out what was wrong, I noticed they could go a week or two without water in the colder temperatures. My best advise is to get to know the weight of your pot. Feel how heavy it is when it's full of water then feel how heavy it is right before you water it again when it's dried out. Once you have a grip on that, use that same method during dormancy. It will be much easier for you to tell when to water during dormancy. You will find in cooler temperatures you won't need to water nearly as much.

[@mariaelenagonzalez8262]

Thank you for this video.it was very helpful

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! Glad it helped!

[@sabrathomas4002]

what about tap water? can you give you VFT water from the tap

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Usually, you cannot. But, I've seen people's tap water be okay, it's just rare. You want to get a TDS meter on Amazon for like 10 bucks and just make sure that the water measures below 50 parts per million on the meter. if it's over 50, you will need to get distilled or collect rain water.

[@sabrathomas4002]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub ok thanku

[@Isa-sb9jn]

Can I feed them small crickets I have a lizard and sometimes iw won't eat all the crickets . So can I feed them to the Venus flytrap so they don't go to waste Are crickets nutritious for Venus flytrap or safe for them to eat

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They are great for your venus flytrap! Just make sure they are about a 3rd the size of the trap. If the trap doesn't seal around the insect, it can kill the trap. Not the entire plant, but that trap.

[@Isa-sb9jn]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub some of these crickets aren't quite a third of the size but they aren't inappropriately big either They're small enough that if I put one alive into the trap it would close completely around the insect with no parts of it sticking out Like around half the size

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That would probably be fine! As long as it can completely close and seal, it will be fine!

[@Seedsminoto]

Can you give me the link or place to that pot?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That particular one I bought with a herb growing kit from Walmart a few years ago. This one is close, but not exactly the same. amzn.to/3IyocUe

[@Christian-zs6ur]

Could a self watering pot be a good kind of pot? I need more reviews on pots

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hey Christian, I've been considering doing a big review/video on different kinds of pots for carnivorous plants. I think a self watering pot would be fine once you figured out the proper release. It's really not all that different than a tray watering. Tray watering i more ore less just a self watering/slow release system.

[@tom726]

How about water during dormancy?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

The watering is really the same, just give them water as needed. During dormancy when it's cold, they need MUCH less water because the soil retains the water better during cold. I do have a full VFT dormancy video, if you want to check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6uQhX2NlLmjh7c

[@dedraware8858]

Where do we find information on purchasing your soil mixture?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hey Dedra! I'm still test/perfecting. I'll get something up here soon! I wish it was available right now, but I'm putting it through the ringer to ensure it's the best it can be when it's released!

[@SiobhanLove25]

If you boil the tap water & let it sit out for couple hours is that okay?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Nope. Boiling water does not get rid of dissolved solids.