Rommel Valdez 
Venus flytraps behave a lot like predatory animals so that we tend to think of them in those terms. So it is only natural for people to ask if Venus flytraps have genders, or if they have babies like mammals do. While these plants have traits similar to animals, in many ways they are very … Read more
There are few things more alarming than seeing your Venus flytrap suffer root rot. This is quite a common issue for beginners and can cause serious problems if not handled properly. Fortunately there are ways to prevent this from happening. Root rot in Venus flytraps is caused by too much water, causing the root to … Read more
We know that Venus flytraps will eat insects and other animals that fall into its trap. But what happens afterwards? Does the plant produce waste material like animals do? Do they eat all of the prey or leave some behind? The answer is not as straightforward as it seems. But no worries as this article … Read more
Because Venus flytraps grow in savannas and bogs, we know it needs a lot of water. But how much is too much? Is it really possible to overwater Venus flytraps or not? Too much or too little water can make or break the plant so you have to take the proper approach here. Venus flytrap … Read more
Knowing the signs of a dying Venus flytrap is essential for anyone who wants to grow this carnivorous plant. A lot of these unfortunately die due to lack of information, so it is a good idea to learn what the signs are and what can be done about it. A Venus flytrap loses all its … Read more
One of the most common questions new Venus flytrap owners ask is why some of the leaves turn black. Is it a sign the plant is dying and should you cut it off? What should you do about it? We will answer all those questions in detail because it is important for plant owners to … Read more
Venus flytraps need more water than the typical plant, but is that all the plant needs? What will happen if all you give your Venus flytrap is water? It is an interesting question which we will discuss here in depth. If you have one of these carnivorous plants, knowing the answer is key to nurturing … Read more
What makes Venus flytraps appealing – and creepy at the same time – is they eat like carnivores, luring prey and then eating them. But what will happen if you deprive these plants of bugs? Will this kill the plant or can it survive without them? These are important matters and need to be addressed. … Read more
Venus flytraps got their name because they feed on flies and other insects. A question new growers might ask is, can these carnivorous plants also eat spiders? Most flytraps eat slugs, caterpillars and flies, but can we include spiders to this list or should we keep the plants away from these? Venus flytraps eat spiders … Read more
Venus flytraps are primarily known for eating all kinds of insects. Flies, spiders, ants you name it. So the next question that usually comes up is whether they can digest crickets. As you will see, this is actually a pretty interesting topic and the answer depends on the situation. Venus flytraps eat crickets because they … Read more