Venus flytraps stand out because they eat flying insects. But what about worms and other crawling bugs? Would the plant benefit from having these in their diet or should they be avoided at all cost? This is what this article will explain in detail. Venus flytraps can eat live, dead and freeze dried worms. But … Read more
We know Venus flytraps consume gnats, spiders, flies and other insects, but what else can it eat? Can this plant eat anything you give it? This is a critical question because it will determine the health of your Venus flytrap. The best foods for Venus flytraps are small insects, spiders, grasshoppers, mealworms and bloodworms. Venus … Read more
Because of the way Venus flytraps catch prey, some have wondered if the plant has eyes that allow it to “see” its target. How can a plant without any brain or nervous system catch flies and other insects? The answer lies in its well developed sensors. Venus flytraps do not have eyes, but they have … Read more
Flowers like the Night Blooming Jasmine and Common Evening Primrose close at night and bloom in the morning. Since Venus flytraps are a flowering plant, you are probably wondering if it behaves in a similar manner. In fact, Venus flytraps are quite different from typical flowering plants. Venus flytraps will open if the hair sensors … Read more
There is nothing scarier for a Venus flytrap owner than seeing a trap turn black after eating, so many are now wondering how often this carnivorous plant can eat before it dies. The answer depends on several factors as will be explained here. Each trap of a Venus flytrap can eat 3-5 times before it … Read more
Venus flytraps are known for eating flies and spiders, but what about gnats? Can we use these carnivorous plants to keep these pests away? Or are gnats going to cause trouble for your plant? These are all good questions and this article will provide the answers you need. Venus flytraps eat gnats as well as … Read more
If you cut a flower off a Venus flytrap, will it feel pain? Or does the plant have no feelings no matter what you do? This is related to the question of whether plants can feel any sensation, and it is an interesting and hotly debated topic. In this post we will look at the … Read more
Venus flytraps are great for getting rid of that pesky housefly, but what about mosquitoes? They can be an even bigger nuisance than flies, so can we count on Venus flytraps to give us a hand? This is a frequently raised topic and we will answer that here. Venus flytraps eat mosquitoes because it is … Read more
Cockroaches are persistent household pests and if left unattended can cause serious problems. The question becomes, can you use a Venus flytrap as a cockroach repellent? How effective would they be in keeping these insects away? Or ar you better off looking for another solution? Venus flytraps can only eat baby cockroaches. An adult cockroach … Read more
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