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

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

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[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@croissant_productions]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You are very welcome!

[@kirsty4444]

Thank you 😊

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@breakmonemployeetony]

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

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you my friend, appreciate the kind words!

[@sakenyahardison8742]

I’m learning Thanks

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! It's definitely a learning experience!

[@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.

[@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!

[@cnjhendricks]

Thank you for sharing great advice!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course Charles! I hope it helped!

[@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.

[@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

[@primitivepalzor8836]

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

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you my friend!!

[@azpeach5680]

This was so fascinating!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@crystlbn1983]

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

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course, happy to help!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@kimuseni]

Thanks for the tips

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! Glad you enjoyed!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@oreosaregood8633]

I bought one thinking it would be easy to take care of, I went to the cashier and since I look 8 she looked at me with a stare kinda telling me that she was thinking "Oh no this poor plant is gonna die with this stupid kid" So she told me and my sister who was with me "Before watering and taking care of it, make sure to search up venus flytrap care on the internet, okay?" and me and my sister were like "Oh yeah definetly" So in a way she led me to these videos.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's a really cool story! I'm glad that cashier at least knew enough to tell you to look it up! They aren't all that hard to grow, just very different. It's good you looked them up before you started on the carnivorous plant journey! I hope your venus flytrap grows big and strong!!

[@luisafairhurst7390]

My guess is that a lot of people have come back to the store with dead plants soon after purchasing, because they follow the bad instructions on the package.... But it's definitely a great thing having someone give you that good advice just in time!

[@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!

[@freedomofspeech7120]

Who's here because their child has bought one recently and now it's your job to care for the plant... hehe

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hahaha, thanks for looking up the care instructions before assuming! They are a bit different than most plants!

[@freedomofspeech7120]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub tell me about it mate. Thanks to you I've learnt how to care for it better.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@DJJumpdancer]

8:04 its amazing how less knowledge the ones that selling these plants have. I Just checked if one of my local stores have some and in a video on that site they said the plants dont like direct sunlight ^^. They do like a lot of sun actually

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, it's crazy how off some of these instructions are. Like... I don't even know where they are getting their info?

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@quki3]

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

[@-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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@arthurledezma9003]

I had mine under a grow light but they pretty much acted like they were dormant. So, I was told by the “experts” to put it out in full sun. Well…since then, my plants have all but died. They’ve turned black including the new green sprouts. The tips turn black. Soil, watering, water…all good. Now the “experts” to reduce light. Needless to say…I’m confused. PLEASE HELP!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They need to be in full sun eventually, but you have to acclimate them slowly. If they have been under grow lights (even strong ones) you can't just immediately put them out in full sun. You want to put them for a few hours the first day and keep an eye on them. Repeat this for a week or so, then ramp up to 4 or 5 hours the next week., Keep doing this and checking on them until they are in as much sun as you can give them. Indoor venus flytraps will get burnt if thrown into the sun.

[@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.

[@alfredoguevara9001]

damnn, yours came with traps bigger than mine lol

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

The big box traps are hit and miss. Sometimes you score some pretty nice venus flytraps, sometimes not. You just never know!

[@mariaelenagonzalez8262]

Thank you for this video.it was very helpful

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! Glad it helped!

[@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.

[@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.

[@trenaebowers1968]

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!

[@trenaebowers1968]

@@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

[@dwnthk]

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

[@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!

[@bob37552]

nice !

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@p88fx]

post a vid of your biggest plant

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Both of my Nepenthes are huge right now. The bigger of the two is not producing pitchers. I just cut basil shoots off them not too long ago. Hoping they start pitchering soon!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@mockingbird187]

Gave thumbs up for making such an informative video. But anyone have the TL;DW of this? I'm guessing: Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss and perlite RO water... keeping moistish? Lots of direct sunlight Larger planter than it came in with good drainage. Also posting so I can make my way back and watch when I have time... cheers!

[@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.

[@izza.truroothealing]

Can you just leave them in the clump of multiples to repot?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, you can do that if you want! Some people prefer to divide them. It does get to a point where it's better for the plant to divide but when they are still fairly small it's okay to keep the clumps together.

[@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!

[@jonnyshaw5319]

What if there isn't much sun, as I'm in the UK, always raining

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'm not super familiar with the weather in the UK but the other alternative would be a strong grow light. Like that Sansi 36 watt bulb. They do need a lot of sun or strong light to live for a long time.

[@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!

[@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

[@Blue-jd8jf]

lol I also bought those at lowes a few days ago here in Los Angeles and repoted them with carnivorous plant soil😊....i also bought other VFT at home depot, but they looked way different...smaller and very red heads, they look beautiful

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Nice! Amazing plants! Hope yours grow big and strong!!

[@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!

[@michelevenzen2758]

How do I get my Venus fly traps to stand tall, instead of lying down on the soil??

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Did you just repot it? If so, it's common for existing traps to lay down. New ones should stand up.

[@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!

[@robertcohen7464]

I asked my wife to pickup a couple of venus flytraps for me at Walmart. Yikes! The ones she brought home appear to have 20 or so tiny flytrap plants in with the 1 or 2 larger ones. How do I repot these babies and keep them alive!!!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I was reading about this the other day actually. This is a tissue culture issue. They use chemicals to make these flytraps grow quicker. When you see a bundle at the bottom like that it means the chemical was putting the plant into overdrive and helped it produce an offshoot. I would suggest planting them as one plant, don't separate yet, they will need the health from the main plant to thrive. In a year or two, you should be able to separate them into several divisions!

[@cmwHisArtist]

Why take off the original peat moss and risk harming the roots? Why not plant the whole thing in a bigger pot of soil? I bought mine at Walmart and it was not In good shape but after a few days it started making taller blooms. It ate a couple of fruit flies from me but I made the mistake of feeding it a teeny caterpillar and it ate its way out of the trap. I will wait until it gets used to being out of the dome before repotting. Thanks for the tips.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I've seen too many of these rescue plants, I know things... Lol. I don't trust the original substrate unless I purchase from a reputable grower. These big box store plants have been watered with tap water, most likely. So you know that peat is full of minerals that is probably killing the plant. I've also seen thrips, and other critters come with the substrate. I just don't trust it. I'm not saying it will always be bad, but I'd rather change it out, risk a bit of shock and now have the plant in good substrate long term. I think many people kill their plants because they don't repot it. And the care instructions on these are bad. Either way, I'm 99% of the time going to repot the big box store plants. With brand new substrate.

[@chelsiefleming9653]

So what if I have my plant outside and it's super hot? Should I bring it in or just shade it? I have a patio table that I was thinking of putting it on but I want to make sure what I should do on days that it's super hot before I do anything...

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hi Chelsie, it kind of depends on what super hot is. They are pretty resilient. I left mine outside this summer during a week that reached 110 and was above 105 every day. I just kept them watered and they did fine. If I had temperatures that did that consistently however, I would probably need to give them some extra shade as I don't think they can endure that all the time. If your temps stay under 100 your flytraps should be okay left outside in full sun. You just have to really be on top of the water as they can dry out quick.

[@chelsiefleming9653]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub okay, thanks so much!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course!

[@karenwilliams30527]

Would my venus fly trap be Able to come "back"? I didn't do anything like Pruning the Black heads, and I Really don't want to lose it! Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated 🙂 TY^_^

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Ya, that should be fine! The pruning helps the new growth come through, but it's not 100% necessary. I mean, if you think about it, no one out there in the wild pruning wild venus flytraps. They should be fine!

[@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.

[@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.

[@fairuzraz2468]

Hello sir. Question here,what month do Venus flytrap usually go into dormancy state? Also,for how long do they stay in their dormanncy state?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It's really more based on temperature more than month. It just kind of depends on your location. For me it's October/November. When temps start regularly being below 50/40, this signals the trap that cold is coming and it's time to slow down growth.

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I’d say photoperiod is more important than temperature, but temperature definitely also plays a role.

[@Tatusiek_1]

Depends on where you live

[@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

[@wolfqy1955]

Thinking about getting my first one soon from a death cube and I'm wondering what the cheapest way to start out is, like for an easy soil and pot and such, could I maybe use a large plastic box or bottle for the pot?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You can get creative with it! Don't use anything clear, it can magnify the sun and burn the roots. Try to find something plastic that you can put some holes in the bottom. Make sure it's at least 6 inches tall to give the roots some room. Also, I know it's not really what you are asking, but you can use the little flimsy plastic planters that most flowers and other plants come in. Not sure if you have any but you can get a bunch of those off Amazon for super cheap!

[@wolfqy1955]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Thanks, what about the soil is there any bare bones super cheap or even free option since I'm just starting

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@wolfqy1955 long fiber sphagnum peat moss can be expensive, so go with peat moss (no fertilizers) and coarse silica sand or perlite (or both). Mix them together, usually you would do 1:1 peat and perlite for VFTs. Again no additives. If you use plastic, I recommend white because it repels heat a lot better or any light color. You can make the holes higher up on the pot so that the container can hold a reservoir of water if you don’t like the tray method. Just don’t oversaturate or let the pot dry out.

[@wolfqy1955]

@@Tatusiek_1 thanks a lot for the help, I'll keep that in mind, don't know when I'll be able to get anything started but it's good to know how I could

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@wolfqy1955 Np, I like to help people if I can with growing VFTs. I’m open to any questions 😄

[@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! 💓

[@johnarcher8090]

Can you use orchid soil?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

No, orchid soil will not work. It mostly contains bark which will break down and leach nutrients. I would recommend using anything made specifically for orchids. Go with a peat moss and perlite mix.

[@anamelendez-dejesus8337]

How about carnivores plant food

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You mean the insects?

[@anamelendez-dejesus8337]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub no amazon sells like a gel like substance. It's clear. It's carnivores plant food

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I would just use diluted Maxsea. But, different carnivorous plants have different requirements and all are sensitive to fertilizers. Make sure and research the specific plant you want to feed. I would avoid food from Amazon unless you know exact ingredients.

[@commonsense364]

What's the dimensions of the pot?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This particular pot was 5 inches deep and 6 inches wide. I typically like to go for 6 inches deep if I can, but 5 works!

[@vsocarras27]

Speaking about those death cubes when I by them I never ever read the "care" tips on the back there all so wrong for their care it's freaking crazy

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes! This is why I make the videos, it's a shame that the instructions are so far off.

[@rebeccaholden49]

where are you located ? im im nh and looked for a ng group on fb and couldn't find any i just got a vft and wanna keep it alive ! concerned about dormant period

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I live in North Idaho, I'm not super familiar with NH, but my initial thoughts are that winters aren't all that different and dormancy is probably fairly similar. I'm going to be doing a video here soon all about cold weather dormancy and ways we can keep our plants alive! Stay tuned!

[@ImOwen235]

Could you also take soil from outside? I have just bought a venus fly trap and I'm just wondering.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Unless you live in a peat bog, probably not. Regular top soil would likely kill a venus flytrap.

[@ImOwen235]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Oh ok

[@ImOwen235]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Which soil brand should I buy?

[@caricarcar]

I've been watering mine with tap water. I've only had them about a week and a half. They are still alive, but definitely look sad. Can I save them? Or is it too late :(

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hi Cari, you should still be able to save them. Are you giving them a lot of light? Try to give them as much as possible. As for the water, try to get your hands on some distilled water and flush the plant 5-10 times. Put it in a sink, remove the tray and just let the water flush through it. If you had a TDS meter, you could measure the water as it comes out to ensure you get all the minerals and nutrients out. If not, usually 5-10 good flushes do the trick. I'd also recommend top watering it the next few times it gets dry, just to continue to flush it. When it seems to show improvement, you can stop top watering and start tray watering. (Tray watering is best for them long term.)

[@caricarcar]

Im in Washington state, so it's kind of cold, but they have been out outside the last few days getting plenty of light and a few bugs, too. I am transferring them to a pot tomorrow. they were still in the death tube (I had to wait on the soil from amazon.). Hopefully, with the help of your videos, they will make it. Thank you so much!

[@caricarcar]

Also, I just got a gallon of distilled water yesterday after seeing another one of your videos

[@caricarcar]

@Carnivorous Plants Hub ok I transferred them today. Hopefully I didn't mess it up. I dipped the roots in distilled water to get almost all their old soil off. They are in the sun again. 🤞🤞