The Venus fly trap is a carnivorous plant that has caught the liking of botanists and houseplant enthusiasts from across the globe. Once you have developed the hobby of keeping it as a houseplant, you might want to get another Venus flytrap. You can buy a new Venus flytrap from the store, but buying a … Read more
The Venus fly trap is a hardy carnivorous plant that is tolerant to extreme living conditions. It requires minimal effort to keep, especially if kept outside where it can catch its food. However, once in a while, you should repot it to keep the plant healthy. Advantages of repotting a Venus fly trap plant Repotting … Read more
The Venus fly trap can trap its flies for survival in the wild. However, if you keep the Venus flytrap as a houseplant, especially as an indoor houseplant, there may be a lack of flies to prey on. So, the best way to ensure the survival of your Venus flytrap is to provide it with … Read more
The Venus flytrap may look very deadly, but have you ever wondered how does a Venus fly trap attract its prey and bugs and forces them to land on its trap, which then snaps and traps its prey? Well, the answer lies in the sweet-smelling fragrance that it emits to draw the bugs close to … Read more
Venus flytraps can be an interesting addition to your houseplant collection. However, once in a while, the trap which it uses to catch its prey may snap shut and not open for several weeks. While sometimes it is a natural process, other times, it may be due to different factors. However, if the Venus flytrap … Read more
A Venus flytrap has several trap-like structures which it uses to hunt its own food. The plant uses sweet-smelling nectar to draw the prey towards the trap. Once the prey lands in the trap and it detects movement, the trap snaps shut and traps the prey. It then secretes digestive juices to digest and assimilate … Read more
Have you ever wondered what happens when you put your finger in your Venus flytrap? Well, the spiked teeth seem very dangerous, but if you do gather the courage to put your finger inside, it will not hurt a lot. What happens if you put your finger in a Venus fly trap? Firstly, the Venus … Read more
If you have owned a Venus fly trap, you would be aware of the frequent dead leaves that seem to appear in the plant. While the dead leaves and traps often fall off after a period, they still make the plant look sick till they stay on the plant. The best idea would be to … Read more
The Venus flytrap is a very hardy carnivorous plant that has become popular as a houseplant across the world. However, sometimes, you may see that your Venus flytrap is starting to die. You may panic and start to overcompensate the plant with nutrients and fertilizers to save it. However, this can be a fatal mistake … Read more
The Venus flytrap is generally green in color with reddish hues. However, if you see your Venus flytrap turning yellow, it signifies that the plant is undergoing some sort of change. The plant starts to change its color, and the traps fall off to adapt to the conditions and save energy. It happens due to … Read more