Venus Flytrap Care Instructions| Joel's Carnivorous Plants

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  • @dayonmage3946
    @dayonmage3946 2 роки тому +4

    I didn't listen to the negative Amazon reviews. My thought process was that these complaining persons almost certainly failed to follow your specific instructions. You rock, Joel. This helpful UA-cam video provides the perfect supplementary personal guide to your already superb customer service. This video covered everything I hoped you would cover. Informative. Comprehensive. Practical.

  • @apgardude
    @apgardude 6 років тому +45

    Excellent video. I purchased plants twice from Joel, and they come well-packed exactly as shown in this video. 2 years later, my original 5 plants have multiplied to about 40, after following basic VFT care instructions. Awesome hobby!

  • @CTSpeed413
    @CTSpeed413 Рік тому

    I love the sounds of kids playing in the background!!!

  • @notpoliticallycorrect8767
    @notpoliticallycorrect8767 3 роки тому +1

    I bought one of the plants from Joel a couple of weeks ago through Amazon and it is thriving. I already had bought one locally last summer. It is still doing well. I learned what I could through google at the time. I appreciate the instructions included and the video.

  • @deloreschildress5569
    @deloreschildress5569 5 років тому +13

    Whenever I am interested in plant, I try to learn as much about it as I can. Your video was very informative. Thank you

    • @dayonmage3946
      @dayonmage3946 2 роки тому +1

      Which is precisely the difference between those who successfully care for their VFT's, and those who fail to raise a healthy vibrant addition to their indoor house-plants.

  • @lexv193
    @lexv193 4 роки тому +4

    Just received my plants and just want to say how much I appreciate the detailed instructions you sent with the package as well as all these videos you post to help newbies like me learn how to pot and nurture these cool lil' guys. Well done!

  • @CTSpeed413
    @CTSpeed413 Рік тому

    I’m SO glad that I watched this video
    I was using soil, and a pot.
    You’ve saved the lives of multiple plants.

  • @theoneforu69
    @theoneforu69 6 років тому +6

    I just received my order yesterday. I followed the directions today on planting. Looking good! Thanks for the video...

  • @apiccoli91
    @apiccoli91 6 років тому +5

    I love my fly trap I got from you on amazon. Such great quality and so large and healthy. Love the well thought out instructions and supporting "small"(as in not owned by a corporation) business owners such as yourself.

  • @sugarfree4073
    @sugarfree4073 3 роки тому +3

    I appreciate the video! The directions were so clear i could have made this video. I did notice the closed traps, but since potting i have noticed some have openned.

  • @chassadiekruse5782
    @chassadiekruse5782 Рік тому

    So far so wonderful! 🎉 just hoping the lack of a green thumb doesn’t undo all of Joel and team’s work! The video was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @Astrodummie
    @Astrodummie 6 років тому +6

    I just ordered some from you off Amazon, I can’t wait to get them!!!!

  • @AndyMahnFL411
    @AndyMahnFL411 4 роки тому +1

    Just received mine - good info. I use reverse osmosis water so the RO/DI filter I have for my marine aquarium comes in handy. A TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meter is easy to use to ensure the mineral content of the water is low/safe for VFT plant.

  • @Sabotage_Labs
    @Sabotage_Labs Рік тому +1

    Good stuff! I've wanted one of these since I was kid and saw them for the first time. A plant that eats flesh!!!! Nature is a mad scientist!
    Just got my first one in the mail. Thinking about setting a streaming camera in a Raspberry Pi to track its progress, monitor it and maybe...if things start going south...get some advice and help from the VFT community😀.
    I live in Metro Phoenix and did my research. VFTs can survive and even thrive here but... gonna need some extra TLC! I'm so excited. Can use the Raspberry Pi as well to monitor humidity levels, water level and even send me alerts! Gonna tech this puppy up to keep it going.
    Flies beware!!! We about to fight back....bwaaaaaahahaahhah!

  • @normansmith4086
    @normansmith4086 3 роки тому +1

    I brought one of your plants very high quality and love it

  • @Taerin74
    @Taerin74 6 років тому +1

    I bought vft's from 3 sellers, his are the best I got two years later they are much bigger than the rest, the three I received are now six, each having a second offshoot. I mostly bought these because they came with clear planting and care instructions. Although I did break one of your rules I kept them in a greenhouse for dormancy reaching temps down to 10 degrees F, they handle cold well below freezing temps really well.

  • @ashleyreese9332
    @ashleyreese9332 9 років тому +5

    Great video, thanks! I received my Venus Flytrap yesterday and followed these instructions.

    • @Justpassingby204
      @Justpassingby204 7 років тому +2

      Ashley Reese How is your flytrap doing now?

  • @jft1952
    @jft1952 9 років тому +9

    Excellent vendor, 'CAREFUL VENDOR', follows up with customer. What you watched here
    I just did tonight after delivery. Read the instructions as well as watch this video. Thanks!

    • @jerumd
      @jerumd 6 років тому +1

      I got 1 medium size B52 from them 4 days ago on the 6th of Wednesday here in Burien Washington State from ebay.. They're indeed an excellent vendor.. My only complaints about them is the condition of the plant when you receive it in the mail.. They pack your bare rooted traps so tightly inside the box that it snaps all of the trap's "Cilia," or some people may call it eyelash, or the trap's teeth. Every single one of my traps have their Cilias snapped in half just because the plant's been packed too tight with little protection inside the box.. Not to mention you'll have to manually plant your fly traps yourself because it's bare rooted and not potted when you receive em. I am fully aware the plant's rhizomes are a main concerns for these guys, and nothing else, but am leaning towards the looks or the presentation of the plant when you plant it in a pot for looks sake..

  • @maryreynolds8568
    @maryreynolds8568 8 років тому +6

    Wonderful plants, and very clear instructions. Thank you. Just a tip, RO water is not equivalent to distilled water. For that, you need RODI water, which is deionized.

  • @hauk3839
    @hauk3839 7 років тому +11

    i bought on amazon. i had one before but never reserched like i am now.

  • @gopogo1209
    @gopogo1209 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much I ordered from you on Amazon it came great I will make sure to give you a five star ⭐️

  • @YuryGitman
    @YuryGitman 7 років тому +7

    Big help. Thank you for video.

  • @davidewersmann5713
    @davidewersmann5713 3 роки тому +5

    Just bought your b52 off of Amazon! Im so excited lol thank you for the how to videos

    • @bouncyblight2001
      @bouncyblight2001 3 роки тому

      I’m still waiting for mine. How’s yours?

    • @bean2636
      @bean2636 2 роки тому +2

      @@bouncyblight2001 how was yours?

    • @bouncyblight2001
      @bouncyblight2001 2 роки тому +1

      @@bean2636 oh boy lemme tell ya. The plant just kept multiplying it’s rhizome and now I have like 90 flytraps now. I’m gonna try selling them to people as a side hustle soon once I get an operation going. Also these things get gigantic. Like I knew what I was getting into when I bought mine but I was still surprised at how big they got

    • @bean2636
      @bean2636 2 роки тому +1

      @@bouncyblight2001 Thank you so much, I just ordered one and I can’t wait. I bought one at Walmart and that one didn’t do so well :(

    • @bean2636
      @bean2636 2 роки тому

      @@bouncyblight2001 did it come with the moss and the plastic pot?

  • @michaelmurphy9778
    @michaelmurphy9778 3 роки тому

    Just found this today, I just ordered three of the b52s yesterday, super excited.

  • @EverettBloom
    @EverettBloom 3 роки тому

    Just purchased one from your eBay. Pretty stoked! I got one from a store in those plastic cases and it’s doing surprisingly well. My new ones were very tall and stood on their own when I received them, but now they’re very droopy:flimsy and appear to be turning yellowish. I have followed all your steps so we will see what happens in a few days. Thank you for the VFT and this video.

  • @miloslavmasar
    @miloslavmasar 4 роки тому

    You saved my VFT. It was getting black and then you said that clay pots are bad for it. But I bought one in a clay pot!

  • @ericwilliams626
    @ericwilliams626 3 місяці тому

    So far my plant is on the upwards towards them rising on their own. It takes a few weeks just for them to get their strength. A few do turn black but I am leaving them in tact. A lot of smaller ones growing in the middle and are strong, The other adult ones are slowly gaining strength. I'm using an lizard light so they get consistent light. Appears to be working.

  • @HTJournals
    @HTJournals 4 роки тому +1

    i just purchased from him. I would recommend. very good customer service

    • @bookbearerplus
      @bookbearerplus  4 роки тому

      H.T Journals we appreciate your comment and purchase!

  • @nightlightabcd
    @nightlightabcd 6 років тому +7

    People post information videos about growing and caring for VFTs! People ask questions but never get answers from the people that posted the videos!

  • @elking7826
    @elking7826 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful I actually just bought one thank you!

  • @BlackNBlue10_4
    @BlackNBlue10_4 4 роки тому +4

    If I just recurved this is the mail, how long can I leave it in the box before I have to open it? I got it as a Christmas gift

  • @nightlightabcd
    @nightlightabcd 6 років тому +3

    I grow my Venus Fly Traps, VFT, Dionaea Muscipula, inside and I would rather feed mine dehydrated meal worms or blood worms. Most meal worms I have found are for chickens or birds and seem to have extra nutrients added. Where do you people get your meal worms, or blood worms? Are there special meal worms or blood worms for the VFT, or will any dehydrated meal worms do?

  • @MrDennis1152
    @MrDennis1152 3 роки тому +2

    ok, I've been watching alot of videos on the VFT, now you leave yours in just the moss but others say to remove it and plant it in peat moss with permite, are both true and if so which is better

    • @bookbearerplus
      @bookbearerplus  3 роки тому +1

      Joel:
      There are 2 main ways to grow VFTs. They can be grown in a mix of peat/perlite or peat/sand. When this method is used there has to be a pool of water that the pot sits in during the warmer half of the year but it does not need to be there during the cooler half of the year. The other method is to grow them in long fibered sphagnum moss. When you use LFS moss the pool of water must be present year round. I've used both and VFTs will definitely grow faster in the LFS moss. Plus it is easier to accurately regulate how much water they need with it since the pool of water used year round.

  • @TheFezzik
    @TheFezzik 8 років тому +7

    Thanks for the video. Can you not use glazed clay pots to keep these in? Are you talking about not being able to keep them in terra cotta pots?

  • @yodagamingofficial5836
    @yodagamingofficial5836 6 років тому +7

    Hey Joel i have a question! I don't have much sunlight in my room and I was wondering if I could still grow a healthy flytrap with a grow lamp from amazon thanks!

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 5 років тому +1

      PhilipSwifty69 depends what kind.

  • @pizzaman4984
    @pizzaman4984 3 роки тому +1

    I got my plant and its doing great

    • @pizzaman4984
      @pizzaman4984 2 роки тому

      So my plant died but it's because I gave it the wrong water

  • @Zahlen0
    @Zahlen0 5 місяців тому

    Just bought one. Hoping it works out for me!

  • @kenjiro2676
    @kenjiro2676 5 років тому +1

    What conditions are your VFT’s grown in? My B52’s adjusted nicely outside but the dentate’s upright growth died off : ( I adjusted it slowly.. Does Dentate not like sphagnum moss? I’ll definitely order from you again!

  • @brittanyschobel5030
    @brittanyschobel5030 6 років тому +1

    When I took mine from the wet cloth (i got four in the bag) I separated them is that okay? I've seen alot of people just take them out and don't separate them is that bad because now I'm worried..

  • @allisonturtlestar4360
    @allisonturtlestar4360 6 років тому +1

    I need someone to answer this soon! Can you keep these Venus flytrap plants indoors? I still give them 2-3 flies each day and keep it safely next to my window with the sun shining on it. I give it distilled water and always make sure it's moist. Also, it came in a small paper cup with draining holes at the bottom (obviously) and do I need to move it to a better solid pot? Plz respond I got one 2 days ago and still a newbie with these plants!

  • @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff
    @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff 5 років тому +2

    This guy knows his traps.👍👍✌

  • @triptiger83
    @triptiger83 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video. It helped a lot!

  • @nordattack
    @nordattack 2 роки тому

    Question:
    Other channels say if you keep your traps in a window they will just die.
    They say they wont get enough direct light and will not experience the necessary temp changes required for the plant to go through a winter/summer cycle.
    They say they "must be kept outside and get 12 or more hours a day of 'direct sunlight' per day min."
    You way seems the most simple.
    Thoughts?

  • @animered1986
    @animered1986 4 роки тому

    I live in an apt but all my windows are north-facing, I saw a CFL hanging near your window in the video. Could I use this and a timer as extra light, as I can't even let it be outside as someone would steal it on the 1st day?

  • @ashadance1
    @ashadance1 3 роки тому +1

    When do we use the special dirt we bought from u?

  • @jonathanweedin2454
    @jonathanweedin2454 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the clear and helpful video! Can these grow outdoors? I have a covered patio that gets morning sun where flies love to buzz around, and I'd like to put my plant out there.

  • @jeffthedog3200
    @jeffthedog3200 5 років тому +1

    This is a very good looking human

  • @kevngu7256
    @kevngu7256 4 роки тому

    Hi when I use indoor lighting which setting (red led /blue led /or warm white ) of the indoor lighting should I use and how many hours a day should I leave it on? 🙏

  • @projectincursion564
    @projectincursion564 5 років тому +2

    When do they grow flowers for pollinators

  • @gmann1968
    @gmann1968 7 років тому +1

    Firstly, thanks for the informative video. I just received my plant today and I'm ready to set it up. I live in South West Texas and the sun is very fierce here, extreme care has to be taken with just about anything we plan on growing. My question is, if I keep the plant watered as suggested in the plant care sheet, will it be able to withstand the sun here?

    • @mrclean8049
      @mrclean8049 7 років тому

      yes slowly acclamate it so it does not get burned give lots of water look up brads greed house on youtube he has many types of carnivorous plants and videos about them

  • @pipperoooo
    @pipperoooo 2 роки тому

    Perfect video. I just got my plant today. It's beautiful. I did exactly what you presented and i have an RO filter already for my fish. Love it. Thank you. Will post a pic in Amazn.

  • @j-play4325
    @j-play4325 3 роки тому

    Hi Joel, so I bought your plants on Amazon and I have a few questions. First the soil I am using is peat moss and crushed lava rock I am also planting this plant with some yellow pitcher plants so I want to know if it's okay it's a pretty big pot.i am also using distilled water from Walgreens plus I have it outside I just want to check if it's alright to have my VFT like this. Thank you

  • @mcd4039
    @mcd4039 Рік тому

    Hey Joel 👋🙂 I purchased 2 plants from you, separate orders. The first one, i didn’t follow your instructions. One of the plants was on its deathbed. I revived the plant and slowly its coming back. I kept the instructions and see you use wafer for the soil. Im not sure where to find that moss wafer stuff you use. Can you please share where i can purchase it? Thank you for the plants. They are so satisfying as they feast off live insects ❤

  • @samanthacapetillo5427
    @samanthacapetillo5427 3 роки тому

    I just received my VFT today.. followed directions to the T however it's been about 2 hrs and it looks dead. Not black just lifeless with traps hanging over.. is that normal?

  • @gamingwithjoeyblack672
    @gamingwithjoeyblack672 4 роки тому +1

    I just ordered mine

  • @yung_booboo7849
    @yung_booboo7849 6 років тому +1

    Nice video man

  • @lucyanne9626
    @lucyanne9626 7 років тому +2

    Do you have to replace the wet moss with new wet moss at any point? If so, how often? And how would you do that without damaging the plant?

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 6 років тому

      Sam S yearly. After each dormancy. Carefully remove the moss from the roots, even if it takes a long time do it.

    • @pershop4950
      @pershop4950 6 років тому

      I generally transplant into new medium every year but you could probably go longer.

  • @Gardengirl24
    @Gardengirl24 5 місяців тому

    My moss is in a bag with the plant. So I have to open it to get to the moss, will the VFT be ok then?

  • @finesofly
    @finesofly 7 років тому +1

    Okay ! I was very unsure about the traps being closed.

  • @jerrythornton482
    @jerrythornton482 Місяць тому

    Will this Venus fly trap plant do well in the heat of Texas summers

  • @uxleumas
    @uxleumas 4 роки тому +1

    where did you get those nice pots?

  • @siannaoleysyck3501
    @siannaoleysyck3501 10 місяців тому

    Hey I bought a plant off you about 4 months ago and it’s thriving so much that it needs repotted can you give me all the tools I needs and maybe little
    Instructions on how to

  • @uxleumas
    @uxleumas 4 роки тому

    could I use the glazed clay pot i made in art class? it was a dranage hole and everyting needed

  • @TheTicklerBeware
    @TheTicklerBeware 25 днів тому

    My red dragon VFT looks green. Is there a problem with it or is it ok?

  • @templar-gq7yp
    @templar-gq7yp 3 роки тому

    The first day I planted it watered it distilled water but it in my green house and It just died then I bought from a different company and they just did fine they were great

  • @ayshaalkhaldi4863
    @ayshaalkhaldi4863 4 роки тому

    i have one for 5 weeks but its all lean down ..how can they stand up and when

  • @BigEasyPatriot
    @BigEasyPatriot 5 років тому

    Hey Joel, got mine today. Bad fly problem this year for some reason so I’m hoping to feed it well ; ) Set it up by the instructions and put it in my kitchen window for sunlight. Is it ok to put my VFT outside in direct sunlight everyday for a few hours if my window sunlight isn’t sufficient? Thanks!

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 5 років тому

      Big Easy Trader no. Moving them constantly is stressful for the plant. Pick a place with more than 4(I say at least 6) hours and it will suffice.

  • @lavonneburgess4653
    @lavonneburgess4653 3 роки тому

    How long do we leave them in the spagnum peat moss?

  • @user-wq4vs3dw3l
    @user-wq4vs3dw3l Рік тому

    i received everything that you show in this video except for the plant itself. i did not get any plant or plants. i hope you will consider sending me a plant because i have wanted one for over 40 years and i was so excited about it until i got the box with the moss, and the net planter, but no plant.

  • @cathyny83
    @cathyny83 2 роки тому

    Do you use liquid fertiliser when watering

  • @lathanittur4948
    @lathanittur4948 4 роки тому

    Joel do you supply VFT to buyers in India? If yes , how?

  • @ohger1
    @ohger1 2 роки тому

    A store bought commercial fired ceramic bowl is safe, yes?

  • @Differ220
    @Differ220 6 років тому

    Does filtered tap water work too? I mean we get another filter other then the sink that has a filter, so I guess the water was actually filtered twice.

  • @justwhybros
    @justwhybros 3 роки тому

    Can anyone elaborate on the watering regimen? How often should you add water/ should you change out the water all together? How often? Thanks in advanced for any input.

  • @Tanapseudes
    @Tanapseudes 2 роки тому

    I just got a nice plant from you from Etsy. It is B52. I hope it turns red. I have RODI unit for reef aquaria. Can I use this water?

  • @rickey698
    @rickey698 2 роки тому

    Can they also be planted in coco fiber?

  • @jonathanbel
    @jonathanbel 6 років тому

    Is it ok to use tap water with aquarium dechlorinator or the distilled water is a must?

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 5 років тому

      Jonathan Belanger no. RO, rain water, and distilled water is a must.

  • @kevinbudda4895
    @kevinbudda4895 3 роки тому +1

    Not enough moss... I bought from you and it’s prefect..need more moss tho bro

  • @dana4957
    @dana4957 4 роки тому

    aren't you supposed to mix it with perlite too?

  • @carsonbates8169
    @carsonbates8169 7 років тому +2

    you the real o-g

  • @tiffanykoi
    @tiffanykoi 6 років тому

    Will your VFT die if you only give it tap water ONCE? (I gave my VFT tap water because I ran out of distilled water and now I'm scared that my VFT will die)

  • @jojoberrypie6580
    @jojoberrypie6580 7 років тому

    Iv gotten several plants from joal's cp's, recently the three B52's. except I got five nice plants and a tiny one. I moved mine outside, where they get morning sun, and the one from lows, that I was killing for a year, is finally starting to grow traps again. my nepenthes are starting to vine too. I got the slotted pots and some sphagnum moss this is working out better when I had them planted in a bog pot. . I can no longer find non fertilized peat anywhere.

    • @klairday
      @klairday 6 років тому

      jojoberrypie Lowe’s carries some. Jobe’s organic is carried there.

  • @FPVMgunit13
    @FPVMgunit13 6 років тому +1

    I have a baby venus flytrap from aldis and from care I read no direct sunlight...but they need a well lit area...

    • @jen6893
      @jen6893 6 років тому +2

      VFTs need a minimum of 4 hours direct sunlight

  • @hillbilyjed1318
    @hillbilyjed1318 3 роки тому

    can I put 4 plants in one pot?

  • @spongemanicecone3914
    @spongemanicecone3914 6 років тому +1

    wow when my venus fly trap came it didin't say that in the instructions!!I just grab my venus fly trap maked a little deep hole then putt them well there dying...

  • @pizzaman4984
    @pizzaman4984 3 роки тому

    Can i repot this?

  • @alysskennedy4175
    @alysskennedy4175 6 років тому

    Wow, OK so the one I purchased off eBay didn't look as healthy as your did. They were and still are very limp. I followed directions and watch I'd this video while doing it. Its been 24 hours and it looks worse. I used distilled water and I have it in my sunny window. Gets plenty of sun. Please help.

    • @pershop4950
      @pershop4950 6 років тому +1

      It has already been a while since you posted but maybe my response will help others. You might need to harden it off to the sun also. If the original seller grew it indoors, you can't just put it outdoors or in direct sun right away.
      Also any transplant usually takes a few days to a few weeks to see the plant thrive again.

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 6 років тому

      Go to fly trap care forums. Best bet to find more info there.

  • @hitkidsnotvapes4277
    @hitkidsnotvapes4277 4 роки тому

    I have a question

  • @premowilson595
    @premowilson595 4 роки тому

    I want to order

  • @victorangulo4101
    @victorangulo4101 2 роки тому

    mine came yellow :(

  • @43SunSon
    @43SunSon 6 років тому

    how about boiled water? this is fine?

    • @apgardude
      @apgardude 6 років тому +1

      No. Boiling does not remove ANY dissolved minerals. The VFT needs pure water (ie: no dissolved minerals). Use only distilled water, de-ionized water, or clean rain water.

    • @43SunSon
      @43SunSon 6 років тому

      ok, thanks. I am using distilled water now.

    • @pershop4950
      @pershop4950 6 років тому

      You can make distilled water by boiling, but it's not the same as the boiled water (which later cooled down). Instead, collect the condensation and use that once it is cool. However for the amount of time and effort used for that, getting RO or distilled water from the store is a time-saver.

  • @spongemanicecone3914
    @spongemanicecone3914 6 років тому

    A lot of them are dowm to the ground

  • @Empress_Yaffa
    @Empress_Yaffa Рік тому

    HELP! my pants are very limp 😢

  • @stektirade
    @stektirade 6 років тому

    why would a clay pot be dangerous for the plant?

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 5 років тому +1

      stektirade they leach minerals and salts into the soil, this is bad for the plant and can kill it

  • @arelyscastillo9650
    @arelyscastillo9650 4 роки тому +2

    Instructions were so helpful. Thank you

  • @jeanneluddeni5159
    @jeanneluddeni5159 6 років тому

    I bought the dirt u use for carnivorous plants and no one uses it just moss what a waste

  • @luiul1
    @luiul1 5 років тому

    to only be able to get glimpses of what you are doing is distracting. i didn't watch and just listened. got it.

  • @NDRAMSMOOTH
    @NDRAMSMOOTH 5 років тому

    Very informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge about these magnificent plants Joel.

  • @doudoudziri130
    @doudoudziri130 4 роки тому +1

    Can you sell me seeds
    1000 seeds

  • @manateedemon666
    @manateedemon666 2 місяці тому

    what's the email