Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are iconic carnivorous plants known for their unique ability to trap and digest insects. While their carnivorous nature is fascinating in itself, what adds to their allure is the wide array of varieties and cultivars available to plant enthusiasts. From classic cultivars to newer hybrids, Venus flytraps offer a captivating diversity … Read more
The Internet is full of advice on what food to give Venus flytraps, but should you even do it? There are several misconceptions about feeding Venus flytraps and this creates a lot of confusion. So here are the facts. If your Venus flytrap is outdoors, do not feed it. The plant will lure insects by … Read more
Watching a Venus flytrap catch and eat insects never gets old, both for growers and researchers alike. When one of its traps is closed, you know the plant caught something. But how long do these traps stay shut? Venus flytraps can remain closed for up to two weeks when feeding. How long it takes to … Read more
Watching a Venus flytrap lure, trap and eat a bug never gets old. You have probably seen these online and in person too. It’s endlessly fascinating but the question is why? Is it necessary for their survival? Most plants get nutrients from the soil. Venus flytraps however, only grow in poor soil, so they eat … Read more
Venus flytraps are famous for eating insects, and while we know a lot about, there are still unanswered questions. One question that’s often asked is do Venus flytraps have brains? I will answer that question definitively here. Venus flytraps do not have brains, but it does possess short term memory. The plant releases calcium when … Read more
Venus flytraps are of course best known for how they eat flying insects. But what about other bugs, specifically ants? Ants are small enough for these plants, but is it going to cause more harm than good? There seems to some disagreement here, so what do you do? Ants make up 30% of the Venus … Read more
We all want to make sure our Venus flytraps eat enough food. But how much is too much? How can we know if we are giving the plant enough food or over feeding it? This guide will answer those questions and more. A Venus flytrap can be fed every two weeks but only one trap … Read more
We often see people asking “can Venus flytraps eat humans?” Well the answer is no, but what if we reverse the question, can humans eat Venus flytraps? It is an interesting topic and we will answer that here. Humans and animals can eat Venus flytraps because they are not toxic. However these plants are an … Read more
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