Top 5 Beginner Mistakes When Growing Venus Flytraps (PLUS care tips and solutions 💡)
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Some common care mistakes for Venus flytraps can kill your plant very quickly. In this video, I highlight the most common beginner mistakes for new carnivorous plant hobbyists.
By avoiding common mistakes related to watering, growing containers, lighting, and a few others, you can grow healthy Venus flytraps.
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You sound like a skyrim character and i love it
Lol 😆
😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG YES, ITS SO ACCURATE
shes high i guess
You are a knowledgeable person with a pleasant voice. Thanks for the information.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the information, I just got me and my son our first Venus Fly Traps and I am so excited to see them grow. I plan on getting at least 1 more soon.
Very useful video! Im going to buy a venus fly trap plant tomorrow. Can't wait!
I am glad you found it useful! And congrats on getting started with a vft 🙌 let me know if any questions arise
when i first got mine i used filtered tap water for a few days, because i didn't know how important it is.
but she acutally didn't seem to care about it at all, she's growing like 20 new traps right now and only about 3 of the old ones died 😂
So many traps!! You got a strong plant there. Glad is doing so good.
Wow lucky. Normally tap would kill them. You must live in an area with really good tap water haha
Some places have ok water for them it really depends from place to place thats why it’s safer to use distilled water
I just recently got mine and don’t have distilled water, do you think I could use filtered water too?
@@gvalio7119 you can buy distilled water anywhere, my jug is still half full and i got it more than half a year ago.
other than that there's a measuring tool to see if you can use the water safely, forgot what its called though.
i really don't recommend using filtered water, but until you have an alternative it's probably better than nothing.
What a lovely and informative person you are. Let’s have more tips from you. Thank you.
Hi Thank you so much for the info I have just got seeds & the right soil & water so I'm getting lots of info before I start it's so easy you watch your video no music just info
Have a good weekend
Regards
Steve UK London
I am glad you liked the videos and thanks for your encouraging comment! 😃
Thanks, your channel’s content is great. New sub 👍👍🏻👍🏾
Thanks for joining!! Glad to have you here
Thanks, smashing the Like button again!
This video is helpful but it is standard 101 for Venus fly traps. I am a newbie myself. BUT finding out every little bit of information is key. I appreciate the time and help you took to give out to us newbies. 👍. You’re awesome. Thank you. I did learn something from this video. There was ONE thing I didn’t know. So very much appreciated 😊. Do you know anything about Venus fly traps starting in jars ?
I didn't know about their dormancy. Thank you for the run down.
Why are these videos strangely relaxing? ☺️
I bought one at Lowes (hardware store with gardening section) and it was the only one left. It was in a box with one trap and the rest where just leaves with no traps. I bought it..4 days ago? It was so dry and brittle..but green. Its now gotten more softer. I'm hoping it will grow traps off its leaves. The one trap is toast : ( the plant gets plenty of sun and distilled water underneath. I also mist it once a day.
Nice, a rescue :) Your setup sounds like it is on point. New leaves should spur soon 🌱
What soil did u use
@@sarahim5421 peat moss
love your channel.Thanks
Sub #230 looking forward to new content, I just got my first vft a couple days ago, very excited to see how it takes to recently being transplanted.
Thank you for joining and congrats in getting your first vft! More videos are in the works 😄
Thank you so much
Pretty awesome video, thank you.
Glad you liked it
Your video's are very helpful. I've just began my journey in planting my vft's in the beginning of April. I've chosen to start with planting Jaws (for short) 8 plants. My question is that one of the plants were accidentally knock over. I've tried to gather the peat moss back into the pot. Would the plant still thrive? Or did it kill the plant all together?
Thanks
Very good thank you
2:05 venus flytraps don't need humidity at all. They need moist potting media
Everything you said is 100% accurate, excellent video for beginners.
Really
Good day. I bought one 4 days ago. It's still very small with 9 traps. It was bought in a store and since I have put it out in the sunlight for a couple of hours ,then back in the house. I gave it 2 insects since. I gave it a couple of drops of cold cooked water. I have placed it in water as one of your videos suggests. It's the beginning of winter and I see the one leave and one trap turning black. One other trap is turning yellow. All traps look to be closed now.
Thank you
thank you!
You got it!
I have fishies and give them water from the tank like once a month. Rich in nitrates. It looks like the growth is insane 2 weeks after. But is it good in long term?
good tips, grew up in NC always wanted to raise these plants and got my hands on a few recently and building them their own special corner in my garden where flies tend to "bug" the heck out of me in the summer, they're gonna be pretty happy lol You've never felt humidity like NC in the summer, guess that's why they're native lol.
Thanks for sharing! It is great to hear you are growing Venus Flytraps.
I have been in the Carolinas and to the Amazon rainforest, I swear humidity was a lot more noticeable in the Carolinas lol 😂 Perfect for VFTs
Thanx for the info...
Thx 😉👍🏻
Great video, shout out to the Pokémon gang in the back 💪🏾
Ty! Thanks for watching.
@@venusflytrapworld sure! I’m a fellow Venus lover and sub to my channel I teach crypto and wealth!
Hey! i have bought a venus fly trap for fun since i have left over non-nutrient soil from a project i have been working on with other plants. i was wondering, my water supply comes from a gorgeous spring i live next to which only has minnow and other small animals ( filtered before coming to my taps). is it okay if i water my flytrap with that? for now im buying distilled water to be on the safe side. thanks for reading! i'd appreciate if someone knew 😁
Oh dear God I love her accent . Also good video. I wanna buy one of these snd try growing it
Can I use tree fern fiber along with perlite?
I didn’t make the terrarium mistake or the sunlight one either but i may have made a little water mistake but the plants seem ok for now not doing that again but I’m kinda new ish to caring for Venus flytraps and cassarenia purpurea pitcher plant I think I might have misspelled “cassarenia” thing but yeah
Do I keep the cap on the bottle it came in I take it off I would think they need air??
I’ve been using bottled water for my Venus fly trap & it’s doing fine! Had it for almost a year :)
A mineral resistant venus fly trap??! Clone it! well... either that or lucky you found clean bottled water
Thats same here lol
I had kept my plant indoors.Yesterday when I saw the buds getting dark,I took it outdoors.Now some leaves have started yellowing and all three buds turned black. What has to be done to recover the plant?
Sometimes, vfts take a few days to adapt to new conditions. Still, you could try checking if the conditions are all good for your plant. This article can help you assess if something is wrong: venusflytrapworld.com/14-reasons-why-a-venus-flytrap-is-unhealthy-with-solutions/
When you buy flytraps at a home garden store and the "instructions" on the package is laughable. People think flytraps are tropical plants except they are not. They are from the Carolina's in America.
Yes!! Those "instructions" are so misleading ...
I live in very dry climate and during the day leave it in the sunlight with the terrarium top off for circulation while still allowing it some humidity. Is it not recommended that I do that?
The type of terrarium can make a difference. When Venus flytraps are potted straight into a terrarium with no drainage or air circulations or bugs, there can be problems, such as root rot.
Ty
You got it
I was like 'GGGGGRRRRRR' when i saw black leaves...but now i know its just normal...so i will delicately snip black ones off...ty for your vid, cant wait until next😁
Glad u liked it. Thanks for watching!
Is it overkill to use both water tray and humidifier but I haven’t use any dome. I left a tiny humidifier next to the plant.
Not really. For dry climates, a combination of the two can be a necessity: water tray for watering and the humidifier for relative humidity.
When you have updates, let us know how your plants progress 🌱
I always use bottled water. My VFT is growing flowers now.
When do I put it in dormancy?
I like your accent 😀
You are so kind. Thank you!
@@venusflytrapworld May I ask what ethnicity are you?
I am from Peru
What
Hi my flytrap has come out of dormancy and I've reported and started putting it outside in the sun I've noticed my new traps are very small is this normal and will it grow big traps again when the summer comes ?
Hi! I am glad your flytrap has gone through dormancy all well and healthy. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for the plants to start growing at full rate. I would give them a bit more time, new full-size traps should spur soon 😄
I've seen someone raised Cephalotus in LECA. :O
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight?
I've been keeping my VFT in a conservatory but away from direct sunlight, should I put it into direct sunlight instead?
Venus flytraps need a lot of light exposure to stay healthy. For best results, use direct sunlight. Or a combination of direct and indirect.
I grow my venus flytrap in 50 percent perlite 50 percent peat moss. I only use distilled water or pure rainwater. But my 2 plants look miserable
I don't know what's going on with them. My sarracenia's on the other hand thrive in the pot next to them in the same water tray.
How about putting more than one plant in a pot? Do they like that or not? Thanks!!
Yea that works!
Hello beautiful sis,i have a question,do this plant require any lighting in the night time if I plan to grow this plant indoor? If so,how much it need the lighting? Minutes? Hours?
Hi there! No lights needed at night. Just during the day for 12-14 hours.
@@venusflytrapworld i see,tq so much for the information sis,In return for your kindness,here my Subs and 👍button for your channel. All the best in the future💪
Thank you for subbing! And you too
Please can you do a video about using flowers to replant them?
I recently made one on vft flower stalk propagation ruclips.net/video/p758acTInHI/видео.html
Is that what you were looking for?
@@venusflytrapworld perfect, thank you so much
Is it bad if there is a little soil in the trap? I got a little bit in one of the traps when I was transplanting.
You should be fine 😉 not a problem
which soil is carnivorous plant soil? I didn't hear you mention the brand or type :)
Carnivorous plant soil is unique because it lacks minerals and fertilizers.
I usually make my own (1:1 peat moss and perlite), but you can also buy it online. I have used this one in the past: amzn.to/3uVbg39
Thanks for the video. I live in an apartment, can I raise a venus flytrap indoors?
You can grow Venus flytraps indoors, but it is more challenging. You might need to employ artificial lights and figure out a way to let your plants go dormant (maybe refrigerator dormancy). Here is a guide that can help you get started: venusflytrapworld.com/venus-flytrap-indoor-care-guide-with-downloadable-care-sheet/
When should I put my trap in the fridge and for how long?
@@edhaffey5045 three months in the fridge is enough for a full dormancy. You can plan the dormancy every winter to be consistent.
Would tap water that’s been sitting for a few days be suitable for fly traps?
So it would be suitable? Tap water that’s been sitting for a few days?
Hi! Leaving tap water sitting for a few days helps lower the components in the water, but it all depends on the tap water composition in your area. Have you tested it with a TDS meter?
No, the reason why tap water is not good is it contains too much ppm (minerals), which do not evaporate, like the chlorine.
@@mjmichaelhu9761 It would depend in the parts per million (ppm) reading of the water, like Minecraft explained
Ohh ok tysm
Hi I forgot to ask I saw a video on flytraps & he said not to use any clay with flaytrapsI have not heard this before
Regards
Steve UK London
Good question. I recommend staying away from clay and terracotta. Those materials leach minerals that are not good for cps.
Some flytraps survive in those pots, but they are not the best option.
Thank you
Regards
Steve
hi how many day? should i left vft in refrigerator for dormancy
2.5 to 3 months
@@venusflytrapworld thanks
How many times a day or a week do indee them
Feed them? Once every 2-4 weeks if they don't capture their own.
I accidentally fed my plant a cricket the size of one trap now that trap looks to be turning black :( what do I do ?? Should I cut it off or wait for it to fall on its own??
That happens, don't worry! You can leave the leaf there until in withers completely, then trim it. When a leaf is turning black, it still helps partially with photosynthesis and might get some nutrients from the cricket.
I turn on my aircon every night is it OK for them?
Shouldn't cause any issues :)
So I’ve been using baby distilled water on mine, is that harmful? I’ve searched online through multiple websites but none had the answers.
It depends in the actual content. Personally, the baby water I have seen has electrolytes , which are harmful.
How do I grow sundew from seed.
Growsundews.com has great info about growing sundews from seeds.
Some of my Drosera are flowering right now, so I will the process soon 😄
I bought a small Venus flytrap (3 years ago I guess?) and it was doing well. Growing, nice traps, healthy plant. But when we moved a year ago, I took the flytrap with me and its condition gone worse. Leaves are small, no traps, it's almost dying, but still keeps fighting and being alive. I don't know what to do about it. I use rain water. But the soil usually catches a mold. 😔
Maybe this article can help you assess what is wrong. Strong sunlight and less water can help you get rid of the mold and grow larger traps. I had similar issues in the past. Good luck! venusflytrapworld.com/14-reasons-why-a-venus-flytrap-is-unhealthy-with-solutions/
@@venusflytrapworld Thank you! 🌱
Just got my fly trap and he is drooong and turing black. What do I do.
Drooping and turning black. He's in the little pot I bought him in. Should I replant him??
My Venus flytraps are still green. When do they turn red?.
Sometimes for light helps the leaves turn red in the inside. However, not all vfts look the same.
Ok so mine are in an aquarium. They are growing and look really healthy so far. I've had mine for over two months now. I have them under grow lights i can take the plastic cover off for more air flow i do leave mine out side from time to time. Im in California so it does get really hot and really dry by me and im at work so i can't get them out of the sun if it heats up to fast. So I'm forced to grow inside.
Its great to hear your plants are growing strong. During the summers I have the same issue, the temperature Is just too hot.
@@venusflytrapworld does it get over 100 in your summer
@@Aaron_Heininger Yes, and some days max at 110-115 F.
@@venusflytrapworld another thing I'm concerned about is lately California has been freezing cold at night and hot during the day. So far the leaves on 2 of my plants are thick and the mouths are starting to turn red. I have 3 grow lights on them. Two lights have 9 watt led grow lights and the light in the middle has a 16 watt led grow light. It was the cheapest and easy to find solution. I so far had my plants for little over two months now. Still new to this but all the video information has been helpful. Only thing is some people are giving different information so it's been a pain figuring out which information is more accurate. All i know is that more light has helped mine and the dry blood worms are working for food. And the distilled water. And your advice about over watering helped. I been using a spray bottle to have more control on mine moisture and watering to keep the soil somewhat damp.
@@venusflytrapworld yah that's how California is for me. And a lot of it is desert so its a dry heat with little to no humidity. Which is why I'm forced to grow in the aquarium. And only on my free time give them sun and fresh air as much as possible without cooking them.
Thank you for this! I accidentally gave mine tap water right before watching this. Is there any thing I can do to help him?
First, start by watering with distilled water. Water from the top to drain any mineral build up.
If your plant starts looking sick, you can consider repotting. This guide has all the related info: venusflytrapworld.com/how-to-save-a-venus-flytrap-after-watering-with-tap-water/
@@venusflytrapworld if I do need to repot, I don’t think I have the right dirt. Do you know where I can get some?
Also, my Venus fly trap is just a Baby is just got him. He came in a set that had a flytrap and a pitcher plant. I planted them in the same pot. Is this okay? The flytrap only has two little stems and no heads. The pitcher is still a seed. The tips of the flytrap stems are looking a little brown. Could this be because of the wrong water?
You can buy them at online nurseries for carnivorous plants, also many vendors sell it in Etsy
@@papercreates6458 planting in the same pot can work, but I suggest researching about their dormancy requirements.
Dying leaves can be caused by tap water. However, its sometimes hard to tell cuz Vfts like other plants also shed leaves.
Can it be kept inside?
Yes, they can be grown indoors. It is more challenging but doable. Here is a guide for indoor growing: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=venusflytrapworld.com/venus-flytrap-indoor-care-guide-with-downloadable-care-sheet/&ved=2ahUKEwiwnYur_LfwAhXHITQIHVciA5YQFjAAegQIBBAC&usg=AOvVaw0Up2u-G5ZivWg3htfCLyjd
@@venusflytrapworld ty
Why r clay pots bad?
Those materials leach minerals to the soil and they can harm Venus flytraps
I’m confused
Do you have any questions? :)
I forgot about the vft ,when, I saw this beautiful women with a pleasant voice ,she can make a video on ole anders and I would watch it,more than once
Overfeeding
That's a good one! It is easy to get way too excited about the feeding part
@@venusflytrapworld yes, a few years, I got my first flytrap. I was so excited, that I went outside, caught flies, and fed all the traps. That time I did not do research, so sadly I did not knew I could overfeed it, and it died. I was taking incorrect care of it, so it would die even if I didn't overfeed.
Oh no! That is unfortunate, but it happens...They are pretty unique plants
@@venusflytrapworld yes, but now I have another one, and it is very happy now.
Awesome 🌱😄
I dont make those 5 mistakes but still my venus flytrap turns black and die.
I made a followup video, maybe it helps: ruclips.net/video/f3q4o7l6u8o/видео.html
Also, this article can help you pinpoint why a vft is unhealthy: venusflytrapworld.com/14-reasons-why-a-venus-flytrap-is-unhealthy-with-solutions/
venus fly traps are not tropical plants..they are a temperate perrenial
Can't hear you
Sorry about that! I will increase the volume next time
Baby youre so pretty
Another thing to mention is there so much disinformation about water and I mean letting the plants sit in it! This will eventually cause root rot and they will die!
Agreed! Misinformation is very problematic. Plus for beginners, is so confusing to separate facts from myths
So how much water should they sit in?
I am experiencing this issue as a beginner… I bought some new peat moss and dumped out the water tray they were constantly sitting in. I guess I will keep watering daily and spraying to keep moist to avoid the mold/root rot. One of mine is not doing too well because of this and i’m hoping lessening the water will help. Can anyone PLEASE provide insight on this?
Usually an inch or two is safe
Hi! I have written an article that explains how to master the watering: venusflytrapworld.com/how-often-should-you-water-a-venus-flytrap-to-keep-it-alive/
I hope it helps!!
You're so pretty🌹
if we got married, you could visit Australia 😉 what is your accent?
Thanks for the helpful hints ❤️ brown eyes
have you ever tried propagation using liquid fertiliser or a seed/cutting booster agent, also foliar spray cutting booster? I am going to try my first cuttings, I watched your previous videos, thankyou for the help! xx
I can barely understand her
Thanks for the feedback. Is it an audio, accent or both issue?
How about temperature ? I heard a few different versions about it 🪴
Good question! There is no exact rule, but this is what I got ➡️
In terms of heat, vfts will do fine in hot temperatures up to about 95F. After 95-100F, your plant could be at risk of drying up. During winter they need cold weather (below 45F) and can handle temperatures below freezing (low 20s). In short, avoid letting your plant freeze solid or dry up 😉
@@venusflytrapworld thank you 😊 but it’s hot AF in Malaysia throughout the year and I think it’s fine for VFTs ? 😅
@@tee880511 Living in Arizona, I can relate 🔥😂