Venus Flytrap

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Dionaea muscipula The Venus fly trap is surely one of the world's most unusual-looking plants. But people grow it not because of what it looks like but because of what it does: It eats flies. Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall by 6 to 9 inches wide Because Venus fly trap is a carnivore, care for it also differs from care for other houseplants in that you will be feeding it (preferably live) flies, mosquitoes, and gnats to nourish it (in addition to whatever it may catch on its own). Lighting: Place your pot in a location where it will receive 12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Soil: Mix horticultural sand with an equal amount of peat moss. Fill your pot with this mixture. Watering: It is better to water Venus Fly Traps with rainwater than tap water. Set up a rain barrel outdoors to collect the rainwater. Fertilizing: Do not fertilize. Venus fly trap performs best in soil low in nutrients. Show more