So you just noticed there is a long stem growing on your Venus flytrap, what could it be? Is this stem important for the plant or should you remove it right away? If you are new to Venus flytraps, the information here can definitely help you decide what to do. A growing stem or stalk … Read more
There is a common belief that Venus flytraps are difficult to grow especially indoors. The truth is anyone can do it as long as you meet the basic requirements. This article shows you how straightforward caring for Venus flytraps is indoors. Venus flytraps can grow indoors as long as they have access to light, water … Read more
Watching Venus flytraps catch insects is what makes them fun, but did you know they can also eat fish food? There is a lot of discussion about this online, and in this article we will shed light on this topic and if fish food is really good for the plant. Venus flytraps can eat fish … Read more
Even when nourished with insects, sunlight and water, Venus flytraps will not survive if you do not use the right type of soil. If you are having thoughts about using cactus or succulent soil for your carnivorous plants, this guide is for you. Cactus soil should not be used on Venus flytraps because it contains … Read more
Have you ever bought a Venus flytrap and noticed that after a few days or weeks, it turns red? Sometimes only the trap interior turns reddish, but in other cases it seems like the entire plant. Is this a good or bad sign? Venus flytraps turn red when exposed to lots of sunlight. If the … Read more
Have you ever noticed some Venus flytraps curl up? This can be somewhat alarming especially for new growers, as those firm leaves suddenly turn inside out. Is this commonplace or could it be a sign something is wrong? Well it depends on various factors. Venus flytraps may curl to prevent a bug from escaping, so … Read more
Did your Venus flytrap suddenly develop a bad smell? Or have you noticed the odor increase slowly over several days or weeks? This is hard to ignore for obvious reasons, but fortunately there are easy ways to figure out why this is happening, and what you can do to fix it. Venus flytraps do not … Read more
Wasps can sting humans and it will hurt, but what about Venus flytraps? If one of the traps catches a wasp, should you be concerned for the plant? In this guide we will go over the facts on whether you should be worried about your plant or not. Venus flytraps eat wasps because they are … Read more
This question is one that is often asked due to the way Venus flytraps behave. In fact, the question that is really being asked here is, are Venus flytraps conscious, sentient beings? Can they feel pain and other emotions like animals and humans? Venus flytraps are alive but not conscious. They do not have a … Read more
When we talk about Venus flytrap food, creatures like crickets, mealworms and ants are usually mentioned. But what happens if your trap catches a frog? Should you let the plant eat it or do you take it out? This guide will answer all your questions and more. Venus flytraps will eat frogs if it is … Read more
