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
Stink bugs can be real pests, and anyone looking for a natural way to get rid of them have probably asked the same question. Can Venus flytraps eat stink bugs and an efficient bug controller? The answer depends on several factors. Venus flytraps will eat small stink bugs because they have nitrogen which the plant … Read more
When in comes to Venus flytrap food, the most commonly talked about and given are spiders, flies and even ants. But what about moths? Should you let your flytrap eat one of these insects? Or is it better if your plant avoid this winged insect? Venus flytraps can only eat small moths. Some traps die … Read more
So you just noticed there is a long stem growing on your Venus flytrap, what could it be? Is this stem important for the plant or should you remove it right away? If you are new to Venus flytraps, the information here can definitely help you decide what to do. A growing stem or stalk … Read more
There is a common belief that Venus flytraps are difficult to grow especially indoors. The truth is anyone can do it as long as you meet the basic requirements. This article shows you how straightforward caring for Venus flytraps is indoors. Venus flytraps can grow indoors as long as they have access to light, water … Read more
Watching Venus flytraps catch insects is what makes them fun, but did you know they can also eat fish food? There is a lot of discussion about this online, and in this article we will shed light on this topic and if fish food is really good for the plant. Venus flytraps can eat fish … Read more
Even when nourished with insects, sunlight and water, Venus flytraps will not survive if you do not use the right type of soil. If you are having thoughts about using cactus or succulent soil for your carnivorous plants, this guide is for you. Cactus soil should not be used on Venus flytraps because it contains … Read more
Have you ever bought a Venus flytrap and noticed that after a few days or weeks, it turns red? Sometimes only the trap interior turns reddish, but in other cases it seems like the entire plant. Is this a good or bad sign? Venus flytraps turn red when exposed to lots of sunlight. If the … Read more