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
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