Flytrap plant

GROWING VENUS FLYTRAPS - Perennials native to boggy areas of coastal NC & SC. They grow in moist, acidic soils in full sun, but only survive winter outdoors in Zones 8-10. In colder climates, grow in a moist environment/terrarium that can go indoors during winter. They thrive in poor, acidic soil with good drainage. Grow in a pot with drainage holes. Avoid planting in regular potting soil: A blend of 1/3 sand & 2/3 sphagnum peat moss provides the best drainage & moisture retention. Don't…

See how to grow a Venus fly trap plant indoors with ease - and how to help take care of houseflies with this fly eating carnivore plant!

Terrariums are pretty easy to create and care for, you may have made one in school as a science class project. Carnivorous plants will “eat” flies, ants, and wasps when placed outdoors plus they come in many colorful shapes and sizes. Watching them catch bugs adds even more interest. Pitcher plants alone have a variety of […]

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Carnivorous plants, still known as insectivores, catching insects and small amphibians. The most famous carnivorous plant Venus flytrap is / Venus / - this is