Your Venus flytrap looks fine and healthy, but on closer inspection you see that one of its new growths has turned black. It is all right for old traps to blacken and die, but new growth has to be green. So what could be going on here? It is normal for old traps to turn … Read more
Venus flytraps need plenty of water to survive, which is why many people leave the plant sitting in a pool of it. But is that a good idea? Too much water can cause problems so what should you do? In this guide we will look at both sides and determine which is best for your … Read more
If you visit nurseries you will see loads of Venus flytraps encased in plastic or glass containers. When you buy one of these plants they are probably encased, so should you keep them there? If you are thinking of buying a Venus flytrap, please read this guide first. A plastic or glass cover will cause … Read more
Your Venus flytrap just finished eating then you notice one of the traps turn black. After a few days the trap dies. Should this be a cause for worry and could it affect the whole plant? in this article we will go over the facts and explain what is actually going on. If you want … Read more
The most fascinating about Venus flytraps of course, is they eat bugs. We take it for granted, but how many of these does your plant need? And what happens if you do not feed it any insects? This guide will clear up the air and explain the essential facts. Venus flytraps will survive even if … Read more
If you have ever seen a Venus flytrap catch a bug, you know what happens. The plant traps its prey and slowly eats it. Now you are probably wondering, is it safe to have this plant in my house? What if it bites me? Could this plant be dangerous and harm people or my pet? … Read more
Is your Venus flytrap no longer as active as it used to be? Maybe you noticed that its traps are always open now, or maybe you put a bug there but it refuses to close. Is this a cause for alarm? If you want your Venus flytrap to live long, knowing its habits and trap … Read more
Should Venus flytraps be left outside or kept indoors? It is an ongoing debate and each has their own followers, so as a newbie what do you do? You are in luck because this guide is going to help you make that decision. Venus flytraps grow best outdoors under direct sunlight. But in very hot … Read more
We have seen movies where giant flesh eating plants consume people. But what would happen if a Venus flytrap bites you? Will it hurt? We know these plants eat meat, so why not human flesh? We will answer those questions here. Venus flytraps cannot bite you. If you put your finger in the trap, it … Read more