Total Venus Flytrap Care Under 10 Minutes - Wal-Mart ,Lowes Beginner Fly Trap Tips (Updated 2024)

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Complete Venus Flytrap Care For Beginners. Did you impuse buy a venus flytrap from Wal-Mart, Lowes or other big box? You are in the right place!
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@user-uj9cy2wj1j 8 ай бұрын

Can I use spaghum peat moss? Great video and I subscribed. I couldn't get pdf to print or go to my email.

@anunzorigt2125 Ай бұрын

Could you use regular soil without fertilizer?

@anunzorigt2125 Ай бұрын

Also what do you mean by need 30-50 do you put them in that temp or does it happen?

@SkankHunt8008 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking about buying one. Think I’ll just stick to my cactus that seems to thrive off neglect. I went a month forgetting to water it and it’s doing great.

@shanoncollier769 2 ай бұрын

They are native to South Carolina too. I played with them along the ditch banks of my grandmother's farm after my dad showed me what they were. They were huge. But don't forget SC, NC always gets credit for everything. They got us beat.😅

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct. I apologize, I'll make sure and correct that going forward. Thank you so much for pointing that out!

@rebeccaburton7150 11 ай бұрын

My fly trap from Walmart has lived for a year now thanks to your videos! I took them out of the fridge (dormancy) later than I should have so I’m hoping they come out ok now, but I did start with 1 plant, and now have 3. I keep mine under a grow light.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

Yes! This is exactly why I do it! That makes me so happy!!

@robertseddon3242 8 ай бұрын

How did they turn out?

@rebeccaburton7150 8 ай бұрын

@@robertseddon3242 2 didn’t make it, but I’ve still got 1 going strong.

@michwoodside 2 ай бұрын

In San Jose CA, my FIL has kept his VFT healthy in the window for 54 years.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

I 100% believe you! But trust me when I say that this is not the norm. If the perfect conditions exist in a window sill, it can work. However, it's a death sentence for the majority of beginner growers. It's awesome that your window sill keeps them going!!

@HellenaHanbasquet 3 ай бұрын

I feel so called out by this video 😂😂😂 thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤ this is what I need.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 3 ай бұрын

You and almost EVERYONE else that buys a venus flytrap for the first time. Don't feel bad, they are strange plants!

@MariaGuzman-dr3lv Сағат бұрын

Thanks for everything you let me know

@teeny_tiny_bicicleta 9 ай бұрын

I have done it wrong for about two days before I found this video, I have had it in the sun go for about half an hour to three hours these past couple of days without knowing because my window doesn’t get very much light, I’m glad I found this video though it has been really helpful and I’m hoping that I can keep this plant alive even though I’ve done wrong so far

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure you caught it in time! Good luck!

@gamingwithkeyan 7 ай бұрын

I’m getting first Venus flytrap tomorrow thanks for making this video it helped a lot

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 7 ай бұрын

Woo hoo! I'm so excited for you!!!

@user-uc5hp9du9w Күн бұрын

❤Thanks! Super excited to start taking care of my Venus

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 19 сағат бұрын

Jackie, thank you so much! I'm also very excited for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

@Culled 7 ай бұрын

Just bought this exact one. This video helped a lot

@angeliclioness8132 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the information!!!

@greazzly1245 3 ай бұрын

you gave the best educational video, for how to care for these plants, thank you for the time spent on making the videos, for someone like me who was in a panic of thinking i might screw it up but after this my plant is healthy and growing very fast.

@kimmiharshman1950 8 ай бұрын

This start of this video had me feelin attacked but its ok, I got high and bought one on amazon so it's different, right? 😅 I'm sorry 😭

@gabrielkawa3477 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for uploading this

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 күн бұрын

Of course!!

@vixey4728 7 ай бұрын

thank you so much

@sadieblakley8082 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for all of the info! Great video

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Sadie! Appreciate you watching the video and supporting the channel!

@laurendoumont5065 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help! :)

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Lauren, thank you so much for being a Subscriber and watching the video! You are appreciated!!

@michellesutton4938 6 сағат бұрын

Thank you I just got one as a gift I love it and take it outside Dailey like it’s an animal lol you showed me no tap water thank you I am going to use distilled now and hopefully learn more to let it grow bigger

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 5 сағат бұрын

Right on! Enjoy your new plan... pet! I mean, you can feed it right? That qualifies it as a pet.

@user-ms5di3vr7k 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful, Thanks!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

Of course!!

@leahnjr 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Really appreciate the links to everything you use. Beautiful plants. I am ready to go to Walmart!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

Woo hoo, good luck! Let me know if you have anymore questions!

@user-vo9xw4vb5x 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ryanmolish 8 ай бұрын

zero water appreciates your work

@annettealvey5297 8 ай бұрын

much need information, Thanks

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JordanKellerstrass 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

Jordan, I can't even tell you how much I appreciate this! It means so much to me! Thank you!!!

@JordanKellerstrass 9 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Yeah!! Your videos are all so fun and helpful! I love what you're doing

@DeWighty 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

You are amazing my friend, thank you so much! Appreciate you!

@gettingComputey 2 ай бұрын

Good vid, well done. I just sold a flytrap and referred them to this video.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!!

@lava_endermanyt8074 6 ай бұрын

thaaaaats nice i just watered it with tap water

@paulinaalonso8579 7 күн бұрын

I am so excited. Going to get a motherd day venus fly trap. Thsnk you for this info

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 6 күн бұрын

That is awesome! If I were a mom, that's what I would want to! Happy Mothers day to you!

@guineapigcareforbeginners3978 11 ай бұрын

I got a Walmart rescue VFT in February when my local Walmart was finally selling them for spring and not in September. It's a little light starved but it's a quick growing plant! Trying rn to acclimate it and my other CPs to be outside, it was cooler longer than usual. Great vid on this topic, I do agree that we all been there impulse buying amd wondering how to take care of it😂

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

The impulse buying is great though, it leads us to this amazing hobby! Good job taking your time on acclimation. It can be a tricky process.

@guineapigcareforbeginners3978 11 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I agree. If it wasn't for impulse buying I wouldn't have my Dente VFT that I've also bought this year! Acclimation is tricky, especially where I live, it can be colder longer such as night temps staying under 50 (northeast America). What I usually do is once it stays above 50 I also take my Nepenthes in my garage and they like it, in fact, they grow more pitchers in the garage then in my house.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

I'm in the exact same situation right now. Bring my neps in at night as it's around 45 to 50 degrees at night. It also makes watering tricky when it's 80 degrees I'm day then down to 45 at night...

@-FREAKSHOW 11 ай бұрын

Good fast info. 👌

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@-FREAKSHOW 11 ай бұрын

@Carnivorous Plants Hub The Ace cut was spot on, keep it up.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

Ha! I actually took a deep breath before I started recording, it just felt right!

@Aliengirl3690 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your video. Your knowledge is impressive and you are easy to understand . I have short attention span.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

@Aliengirl3690 2 ай бұрын

Your welcome. 😊

@LucyGrandma1 8 ай бұрын

Just purchased my first Venus fly trap. I live in Illinois. Should I wait until actual winter before the dormancy period? Where do I get flies to feed them? Thanks

@Adrian-pr8qg 11 ай бұрын

I bought my first Venus flytrap from Walmart and I was trying to find information on them then I found you and now it has big traps and it’s really red thank you😁

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

This is amazing and my number one goal. So happy your flytraps are doing well!

@gabrielkawa3477 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for your channel. It's hard to find good info.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 күн бұрын

That's one of the main reasons I started it! Thank you for your kind words!

@gabrielkawa3477 2 күн бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub You're welcome.

@anthonyrabuano4028 11 ай бұрын

I've had my venus fly traps growing in a terrarium for three years and they are magnificent always blooming and I've propagated and put more of their stocks in the soil and terrarium and more have grown and they flourished good for the past three years and look amazing

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 10 ай бұрын

Do you put the flytrap in dormancy? If not, your results are definitely an anomaly. Beginners should steer clear of terrariums. Venus flytraps are not a tropical plant and do not need tropical conditions.

@soni9409 9 ай бұрын

@CarnivorousPlantsHub very useful video

@stevethechinchilla 2 ай бұрын

Going to Lowe’s

@K.D.Little 6 ай бұрын

What do you think of the little gel cubes they sell on Amazon for carnivorous plants?

@bigbotno1 11 ай бұрын

8:30 Have been growing flytraps in a window sill for years, no problem. In summer best giving them morning or late afternoon/evenening sun, otherwise place them about a meter from the Window.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

I 100% believe you. The problem is, people who have success growing them in window sills are outliers. I have people message me every day that are trying to grow in a window sill and they are completely light starved. When giving care instructions to beginners I always advise against window sills. They are welcome to try it, but it's the easiest way for most to slowly kill their flytrap.

@firemoonflower9824 18 күн бұрын

Thank you.. I ordered some to sell at work, and they were bought up really fast. Unfortunately, most people probably do not know these things, I did not know either .very helpful..

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 5 сағат бұрын

Yes, caring for a venus flytrap goes against most common growing knowledge. It's not that hard, just not like most other plants.

@KC-mw9hg 8 ай бұрын

Do you have the spider Venus flytrap? I would like to buy it

@Funguyfights Ай бұрын

Is a cfl light good enough or do i need a more powerful grow light

@candypants1734 11 ай бұрын

VFT impulse buyer over here too! I've had mine on my window sill since February and am using a grow light at the same time. I open the window (weather permitting) as well so that they can get fresh air. They seem to be doing just fine but I'm wondering if combining lighting sources like this may be too harsh on them later on?? I've watched a bunch of your videos and I really appreciate all the help!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

Hey Candy! A Window Sill is fine if you are supplementing with a good strong grow light. You can definitely combine the two for great results!

@candypants1734 11 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub That's awesome and thank you! I did repot them in carnivorous plant soil about a month ago and they're currently enjoying their little lives... they're like pets lol 🤗💚 Fingers crossed for a great growing season everybody!

@AoifeMysthart 7 ай бұрын

Considering getting one of these. I want it to live, but I’m awful at plant care.

@ronhayes2186 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! It's very useful. I live in Orlando, FL - so not much winter here, guess I'll need to refrigerate it during the winter... how long would I need to keep it dorment at those temperatures?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

Needs to go dormant for a minimum of 10 weeks, but 12 weeks if you can would be better.

@CyHelven 3 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub HI! Uh so 3 questions, my Mom got me 1 as a gift a few days ago and I'm in the same situation as the commenter above, should I just put the plant in the fridge for the rest of the winter orrr. 2 Can I email you to get the plant paper? And 3 where did you get the thermometer looking thing? I have nothing else to check the water 😭

@tonykirkby247 11 ай бұрын

Tracker download still not working? great video by the way.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

Hey Tony, do you have an Instagram? So you can shoot me a message?

@tonykirkby247 11 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I dont

@dalirincon1266 7 ай бұрын

This was very full thank you my first time having a venus flying trap

@StephenYang 3 ай бұрын

Great video! But my venus fly trap is all leaves, no traps. Otherwise, it seems to be doing well under a grow light and is creating offshoots(?). I haven't found anyone describing a condition like that.

@maejones8218 2 ай бұрын

Hey so the only soil I have is miracle gro, and its not a super nutrient rich soil its the water control one. Will my Venus fly trap be okay?

@jackhartmann1084 9 ай бұрын

watching this and have no intention of doing this in the next year. 2020's are wild

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

You should have some intention, vft's are amazing!

@hollymacgill4112 8 ай бұрын

I live in Phoenix and have a tube skylight in my bathroom. Do you think that's enough light? Or would I still need a grow light?

@jhowardsupporter 8 ай бұрын

Yes you would need a grow light. I actually did grow mine on a windowsill for many years but I no longer grow anything on a windowsill and wouldn't recommend doing it. Temps there would reach 60c or 140f, I have no idea how anything survived.

@nw6091 8 ай бұрын

Yep. The first plant that I bought at Winco died. I just bought my second and do not want to repeat that experience.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

Oh man, sorry about that. Hoping I can help you leep.this one alive!

@TheYellowK-popgirl 7 ай бұрын

Ok so two questions I have cats and am worried they will touch it and stuff is that dangerous for my cats?? Also can I just collect rain water or get the disluted water or do I have to buy the zero water filter?

@alexelizabeth2910 Ай бұрын

I got one today from Lowe's, they were all in bad shape and I picked the best looking one. Don't know if it'll make it but I hope this video helps!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 4 сағат бұрын

Good luck!

@danduny_13 9 ай бұрын

Could you put multiple plants in a bigger pot?? I was only think like 2 or 3

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

You sure can! Check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ld2IpcJkuqjNiGg.html

@thevacuumnerd 14 күн бұрын

Hi there, found your video very interesting, I am thinking about growing some Venus Fly Traps. I went to your website to download the tracking sheets and I used 3 different emails since last night and I still haven't received any emails with the tracking sheets :(

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 14 күн бұрын

Oh no, sometimes that happens. Shoot me an email at cplantshub@gmail.com and I'll reply with the tracker and care sheet!

@t8ku2dc 6 ай бұрын

Wondering! So the cut-down 2 ltr soda bottle on top of my pot is just for show? Not creating a terrarium evironment for my trap to grow better?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 6 ай бұрын

That is correct. Extra humidity is not necessary.

@pitbullriders2044 8 ай бұрын

Can you put different species in same pot?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

Different venus flytrap cultivars? If so, yes. They are actually all the same species just with different traits. They, for the most part, all require the same care. It would be fine to put multiple cultivars in one pot!

@sommerlynn1731 2 ай бұрын

Nope, neither of those 2 reasons. I intentionally purchased my traps from death row at Walmart. I just like seeing how others are repotting, what their preferences are for media, and tips!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

Right on! Either way, welcome and hopefully you picked something up!

@fishby8070 11 ай бұрын

Tap water works just fine when its under 100ppm/tds(mg/L) but ideally should be below 50 along with sufficient draining to flush out excess minerals. Chlorine evaporates from tap water in a day given a large surface area while chloramines require chemical reactions such as ascorbic acid dechlorination to neutralize. Pet stores sell dechlorination solutions to get rid of chlorine and chloramines but make sure the ingredients are safe for cps. Your city should have an annual water quality and treatment reports that has tds/ppm and information on whether they use chlorine or chloramines. Cities that rely on ground water would usually have too high a tds but rain and snow melt runoff water is usually safe. I live in the pacific northwest and my city uses chlorine with water tds at around 20-25 year round and my flytraps/sarrs/darlingtonia have been fine for a decade.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

This is exactly why I don't recommend using tap water. The vast majority of people who grab a venus flytrap on a whim at Lowes are not going to contact the city about levels of chlorine in their water. This is why for most people I just suggest to avoid tap water. I'm also in the PNW, my tap comes out about 100 PPM. I do not recommend that, 50 or lower should be used. I'm just trying to help people who are amateurs and casually picked up a vft. The best advice is just to avoid tap all together, too much involved for your average plant owner. Also, the zero water pitcher that I recommended filters out 99% of chlorine. I stick to my claim that the zero water pitcher is 100% the go to tool for watering carnivorous plants.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

@fishby8070 11 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub yup totally get your point. People also have totally different preferences with soil mixes and water depending on situation and experience. Thanks for sharing your experince :)

@williamsutton7 9 ай бұрын

Would fish tank water work (with or without fish like can I use fish to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in a rain water container or use old fish tank water that would likely have fish poop in it) I am also already treating tons of city water to get rid of chlorine, chloramine and hard minerals but I think it still leaves some minerals in if it is not safe should I be worried about how I am storing rainwater (like if the container has metal components or is running off my roof that could pick up nutrients from decommissioning leaves) and for my last question would water from air conditioner dehumidifiers work or do I need to be concerned about what it may have come into contact in the attic (insulation, rusting metal, etc.)

@fishby8070 9 ай бұрын

@@williamsutton7 Small minnows should be fine but you should always test the water first and same thing with roof runoff. I wish i could say more but everyone's experience is different. If the water is deemed safe, start with inexpensive plants that you have multiples of first just in case you loose them

@TBUB123 Ай бұрын

What about Spring water. I collect water to drink from a spring on my property and wondering if is would be ok to feed my traps from this source. I’m probably leaning to No but would appreciate a professional answer

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

That's a great question. Honestly, it's impossible for me to answer though. It all depends on where you live and the mineral count in the ground. You would need a TDS meter to measure thr waters dissolved solids. I go over some of that in this video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q72IpLCIlpm6iI0.htmlsi=sJlSOD-ZC1VNXNNz

@TBUB123 Ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thanks,I’ll just collect rain water to be safe. Iv been killing these for years not knowing I can’t give it tap water or traditional plant food. Iv nm learned so much from ur channel,thanks

@KC-mw9hg 8 ай бұрын

Do you have spider Venus flytraps? If you do can you maybe let me buy soem

@amashizaino 9 күн бұрын

Question: would it be OK to leave the Fly Trap outside on the porch if the night time temperatures dip down? We're in north Idaho and we're going to be going through spring now, so it'll be warmer days hitting in the 70-90 range and dipping down to the mid to low 40's sometimes 30's at night. Will it cause the Trap to go into a dormancy or will it be ok? Story time: I've gone through like 3 fly traps sadly. I first bought the $6 fly trap from Winco on a whim for my kiddo Grim and they then named it "Hydra". I bought from Amazon some Kapecute carnivorous plant soil mix that has a 70:30 mix of sphagnum moss debris and perlite and we have a gallon jug of distilled water that was _supposed_ to be for my husbands CPAP but he never uses and gave it to us for the plant. I also got a bottom reservoir plastic pot from Walmart to replant the trap into that'd hold water at the bottom. I also bought a container of small mealworms from petco, this was back in January and the worms that have been kept alive are now HUGE so we have to cut them in half to feed to Hydra. Hydra 1's traps got eaten by our cat so we got better at keeping him away. Hydra 2 and 3 were put in the bigger plastic pot immediately but because I put 2 in the 1 pot they didn't grow very well. Hydra 2 turned black and died, and after I disposed of the dead one I let the other take over the pot. The left over one didn't seem to grow very well but it might have been in a dormant stage? It had one long flower stalk growing but there weren't any traps left because they turned black and dried up. The whole plant seemed floppy and dead so I cut my losses and tossed it, which resulted in Grim berating me and saying it was probably just dormant. So now we're onto Hydra 4.0 and I'm here to try and make sure I don't mess it up. Grim was telling me that the trap is a swamp type of plant but I now see they were wrong and I'm going to give them the link to this video so we're on the same page. Thank you for the tips and I hope I don't kill this one this time. Live and Learn I guess, huh? TL;DR: Have gone through 3 traps and wound up killing them. On Trap #4 and I'm trying to do better.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 6 күн бұрын

Hey! Which part of North Idaho? I'm in post falls, I'm very familiar with your weather. I just moved all my flytraps outside with this nice weather that we've been having. They should be fine now. I usually look for overnight temps to stay at 40 or above. Flytraps are hardy though, they can do 30s as long as it stays above freezing. They even survive occasionally freezes. How about the northern lights the other night? Hopefully you were able to go out and see them!

@amashizaino 6 күн бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Woah! Small world, me too! We're in the same city! :D Yeah I got out to see the aurora it was absolutely breath taking! I kinda wish that youtube had a DM system oh well.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 6 күн бұрын

@amashizaino I'm on Instagram too, if you are @carnivorousplantshub

@oscarburr11 9 ай бұрын

I’m from the south east of England, there’s never much sun so that’s gonna be a problem. It’s growing it’s Sphag and perlite, and drinking rainwater. I hope it lives.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

I'm in North Idaho, we don't get a lot of sun either. Not year round anyway.

@TBUB123 Ай бұрын

Is it OK to feed ur traps spring water? Or just distilled or rain water?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

I think I just answered this in another comment! Let me know if you can't see it.

@osvaldoalvarado752 11 ай бұрын

does the care sheet work for anyone?

@MadaMbrrr 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! You are appreciated & 🪰 AF!

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

Ha! Your comment is awesome!! Love this!

@jerrythornton482 29 күн бұрын

9.5 Inch Self Watering Planter Pot, Plastic Self Watering Flare Flower Pot with Water Reservoir, Deep Planter Pot Container for Garden Indoor Plants Home Decoration, Brown are these good for venus fly trap?

@Octilious11934 11 ай бұрын

I have a problem My Venus Flytrap is not closing some traps still close but some don't I don't see yellow or black leaf so I think there are healthy There is still beautiful new growth happening

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

It's hard to pin down an exact reason for this. It could be not enough light, not enough water, possible over handling. Sometimes flytraps will stop closing if they have been fed too much. Hard to say for sure.

@EricCawaling 9 ай бұрын

I already entered my name and email, but I am not receiving the sheet.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, shoot me an email at cplantshub@gmail.com, I will reply with care sheet and tracker!

@tarantula-man 9 ай бұрын

My neighbor gave me a walmart venus flytrap two days ago and it's allready dying, i wish i've seen this video before !

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

Oh man, hopefully you can save it!

@that.tomboy 2 ай бұрын

My plant is turning black, most of the leaves look like that or with brown spots. Any ideas of what could that be?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

Could be a few different things. Likely a water issue or a pest issue. Too much water can lead to crown rot which created a rapid decline. Spots and dead traps can also be pests, like spider mites. Maybe join a group and post a Pic. Sometimes you can help get the issue identified..

@FoltynOntop-kw6zu 9 ай бұрын

Bro the people I bought it from said window light was enough and tap water is fine no wonder it's turning black

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 9 ай бұрын

Gah, this is so frustrating. It's unbelievable how much bad info there is out there...

@Juynx0 Ай бұрын

i got a venus flytrap a few weeks ago and it died yesterday it had a paper with it on how to take care of it but it wasn't specific with sunlight, type of water, or anything like that compared to my venus flytrap and yours mine never opened I got mine off of amazon

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

Oh no. I'm sorry. Don't let it deter you from getting another!

@fabbrice 12 күн бұрын

I USE THOSE RED PLASTIC DRINK CUPS and DRENCH MY TRAPS WITH DISTILLED WATER TIL THE SOIL DRIES AND THEIR DOING VERY WELL

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 күн бұрын

Oh ya, you can 100% use those!

@darklink6498 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for calling me out 💀💀 I surely did impulsively buy this

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 күн бұрын

Lol, I think most of us did. And it's okay, I encourage that. As long as you come seeking help, impulsive plant buying is okay!

@DeWighty 11 ай бұрын

Any idea how long a Venus flytrap can survive without any light at all?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 11 ай бұрын

You know? I'm not really sure, never just put one in the dark. Probably a month or so. I've had them lost in the mail for 2 weeks and still survive.

@DeWighty 11 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thank you, I have a Venus fly trap on the way and due to complications with postage it was delayed by a few days and was getting kinda worried.

@rmartin3858 Ай бұрын

What about melted snow water? 🧐

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

It's probably fine, but I'd want to measure with a tds first.

@amystobart8846 23 күн бұрын

Can you boil the water. An should I report it

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 5 сағат бұрын

No, unfortunately, boiling does not get rid of dissolved solids, just bacteria.

@MRn1t3mare07 10 ай бұрын

What about well water?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 10 ай бұрын

That entirely depends on your area and how much minerals you have in your ground. To be 100% certain with well water, you would need a TDS meter. I've seen well water measure at 10 and I've seen it measure at 500.

@MRn1t3mare07 10 ай бұрын

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Great information. Thank you for replying.

@Nursegirlalexandra 2 ай бұрын

I thought they’re not supposed to be in terra-cotta pots because of the minerals in the pots

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

That is correct! Mine are plastic that are colored like Terra cotta.

@poochstyle Ай бұрын

I have given my new one tap water for 2 days. Is he doomed already?

@CarnivorousPlantsHub Ай бұрын

It should be okay. I'd flush it a few times with distilled water. Thay will help flush out the minerals and salts from the Tao water.

@poochstyle Ай бұрын

@CarnivorousPlantsHub thank you for the reply I didn't expect one! Off to the garden centre tomorrow to gather supplies Thanks for the great content

@Bobwithbob Ай бұрын

Sui

@natalieshirley5542 2 ай бұрын

What about trader Joe's water

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 2 ай бұрын

I'm not familiar with trader Joe's water? Is it distilled? If so, it should be fine!

@GGJordanFanatic 6 ай бұрын

Why so many requirements? how do/did they even grow in the wild without any care? My concern is more with the water, you said they like it from the roots but in the wild they get it from above so that's contradictory to me.

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 6 ай бұрын

They don't get it from above in the wild, only occasionally when it rains. They live in areas that have a lot of ground water. High parts of boggy pine sevannahs. The areas they grow have had so much water ran through them its stripped the ground of its nutrients. There is a reason they only grow natively in one specific place in the entire world. You need the right conditions. The conditions I talk about in the video are as close to possible as the conditions they thrive on in the wild.

@GGJordanFanatic 6 ай бұрын

@CarnivorousPlantsHub That makes a lot of sense, and I appreciate you taking the time to clarify my doubts. I took for granted that there would be a "regular" amount of downpour where they grow.

@GGJordanFanatic 6 ай бұрын

I am from Costa Rica and we're in rainy season here, I got one today and put it outside so I will bring it back in and just take it out to get sunlight before it starts raining otherwise I feel it would be way too much water.

@shanoncollier769 2 ай бұрын

They grow along the ditch banks in hot, humid SC summers. We used to play there and trigger the traps. They grow in poor nutrient soil in boggy areas. Then they die off in winter and come back in summer.

@shesheandkidz 7 ай бұрын

You go to fast explaining it lol but if I have a plant light is that ok to use

@shesheandkidz 7 ай бұрын

I can’t put it outside or in window bcuz I don’t get enough sun light in the window and to many cats and evil people are outsude

@wendysipos6308 8 ай бұрын

I liked my own comment

@anayamendoza3544 5 ай бұрын

I do same thing 😀

@lynnegialanze8650 3 ай бұрын

😂🎉🎉🎉

@Eggy-uo1rk 2 ай бұрын

Nuh uh

@salmontanio212 2 ай бұрын

Conceited shits

@Aditza-hk3us 2 ай бұрын

lol

@stovolbelinche3178 10 ай бұрын

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@CarnivorousPlantsHub 10 ай бұрын

I respond to your comment with a comment. Thank you!

@user-hc5fv5ln5r 2 ай бұрын

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@mc2e100 2 ай бұрын

Over $150 for a grow light? Sad.

@annazombiefrogjordan9612 8 ай бұрын

I love the planets I killed 3 before I by accidently ran into u wow ill have my sons buy it 4 me again thank u thank u

@chestyvulva 8 ай бұрын

This video was all over the dang place. 👎

@CarnivorousPlantsHub 8 ай бұрын

It's a lot of info to relay in 10 minutes. Probably 45 minutes worth of info crammed into 10 minutes. So many people complain about my longer form videos taking too long to deliver the info. So, I condensed it for the less patient.