Total Venus Flytrap Care Under 10 Minutes - Wal-Mart ,Lowes Beginner Fly Trap Tips (Updated 2024)
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- Complete Venus Flytrap Care For Beginners. Did you impuse buy a venus flytrap from Wal-Mart, Lowes or other big box? You are in the right place!
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Can I use spaghum peat moss? Great video and I subscribed. I couldn't get pdf to print or go to my email.
Could you use regular soil without fertilizer?
Also what do you mean by need 30-50 do you put them in that temp or does it happen?
I was thinking about buying one. Think I’ll just stick to my cactus that seems to thrive off neglect. I went a month forgetting to water it and it’s doing great.
😂
I've literally killed a cactus. 😅
I'm definitely a giver. I've cared my succulents to death. Apparently, you need to water them. But also don't? I've given up on anything that doesn't like thier feet wet. Though I also can't do ferns. Miss one watering and they die.
I killed a bamboo plant😩@@FaeDwellings
They are native to South Carolina too. I played with them along the ditch banks of my grandmother's farm after my dad showed me what they were. They were huge. But don't forget SC, NC always gets credit for everything. They got us beat.😅
You are absolutely correct. I apologize, I'll make sure and correct that going forward. Thank you so much for pointing that out!
I feel so called out by this video 😂😂😂 thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤ this is what I need.
You and almost EVERYONE else that buys a venus flytrap for the first time. Don't feel bad, they are strange plants!
Your fly traps are ridiculously healthy!
I have done it wrong for about two days before I found this video, I have had it in the sun go for about half an hour to three hours these past couple of days without knowing because my window doesn’t get very much light, I’m glad I found this video though it has been really helpful and I’m hoping that I can keep this plant alive even though I’ve done wrong so far
I'm sure you caught it in time! Good luck!
My fly trap from Walmart has lived for a year now thanks to your videos! I took them out of the fridge (dormancy) later than I should have so I’m hoping they come out ok now, but I did start with 1 plant, and now have 3. I keep mine under a grow light.
Yes! This is exactly why I do it! That makes me so happy!!
How did they turn out?
@@robertseddon3242 2 didn’t make it, but I’ve still got 1 going strong.
@@rebeccaburton7150 what about now?
I’m getting first Venus flytrap tomorrow thanks for making this video it helped a lot
Woo hoo! I'm so excited for you!!!
you gave the best educational video, for how to care for these plants, thank you for the time spent on making the videos, for someone like me who was in a panic of thinking i might screw it up but after this my plant is healthy and growing very fast.
In San Jose CA, my FIL has kept his VFT healthy in the window for 54 years.
I 100% believe you! But trust me when I say that this is not the norm. If the perfect conditions exist in a window sill, it can work. However, it's a death sentence for the majority of beginner growers. It's awesome that your window sill keeps them going!!
Omg that’s incredible! I’ve had mine less than a week & it’s already dying & i’m more upset about it than I thought I’d be😣
Good info! Thank you! I purchased a small Venus flytrap and a sundew at a local garden center. They didn't know much about them, and I had always wanted to try them. I will definitely get them out of the kitchen window seal now 🤦🏻♂️
I just received my soil from you. It was great. I had to soak it with rain water to fully moisten it.
Shannon, thank you so much for your order! Hope the substrate is amazing!
I’ve spent so much time researching, but your video summed it up perfectly and in record time. THANKS!
Thank you so much! That was the goal!
Thanks!
Angela, oh my! Thank you so much. This just means the world to me. I appreciate you so much!!!
Just bought this exact one. This video helped a lot
❤Thanks! Super excited to start taking care of my Venus
Jackie, thank you so much! I'm also very excited for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!
Thank you so much for the information!!!
Thank you.. I ordered some to sell at work, and they were bought up really fast. Unfortunately, most people probably do not know these things, I did not know either
.very helpful..
Yes, caring for a venus flytrap goes against most common growing knowledge. It's not that hard, just not like most other plants.
I appreciate your video. Your knowledge is impressive and you are easy to understand . I have short attention span.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!
Your welcome. 😊
I bought my first Venus flytrap from Walmart and I was trying to find information on them then I found you and now it has big traps and it’s really red thank you😁
This is amazing and my number one goal. So happy your flytraps are doing well!
Thanks for uploading this
Of course!!
Great video. Really appreciate the links to everything you use. Beautiful plants. I am ready to go to Walmart!
Woo hoo, good luck! Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Thanks for all of the info! Great video
Thank you Sadie! Appreciate you watching the video and supporting the channel!
Gasps! Now I’m thinking about my porch pond!
Thanks for the help! :)
My pleasure Lauren, thank you so much for being a Subscriber and watching the video! You are appreciated!!
Good vid, well done. I just sold a flytrap and referred them to this video.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!!
Very helpful, Thanks!
Of course!!
I am so excited. Going to get a motherd day venus fly trap. Thsnk you for this info
That is awesome! If I were a mom, that's what I would want to! Happy Mothers day to you!
This start of this video had me feelin attacked but its ok, I got high and bought one on amazon so it's different, right? 😅 I'm sorry 😭
Put the thing outside give it water keep smoking 😂💪
Make sure it's kinda shady smoke more😂😂😂
thaaaaats nice i just watered it with tap water
I did literally every wrong thing mentioned in this video 🫠
Thanks for the info. My new plant will appreciate it lol
Cool, thank you so much
Ohhhh I have that filter with the meter! Perfect!
That works out good!
I got a Walmart rescue VFT in February when my local Walmart was finally selling them for spring and not in September. It's a little light starved but it's a quick growing plant! Trying rn to acclimate it and my other CPs to be outside, it was cooler longer than usual. Great vid on this topic, I do agree that we all been there impulse buying amd wondering how to take care of it😂
The impulse buying is great though, it leads us to this amazing hobby! Good job taking your time on acclimation. It can be a tricky process.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I agree. If it wasn't for impulse buying I wouldn't have my Dente VFT that I've also bought this year! Acclimation is tricky, especially where I live, it can be colder longer such as night temps staying under 50 (northeast America). What I usually do is once it stays above 50 I also take my Nepenthes in my garage and they like it, in fact, they grow more pitchers in the garage then in my house.
I'm in the exact same situation right now. Bring my neps in at night as it's around 45 to 50 degrees at night. It also makes watering tricky when it's 80 degrees I'm day then down to 45 at night...
Thanks for everything you let me know
Happy to help!
great video.
thank you so much
Thanks for the help.
Of course!!
Thanks
You are amazing my friend, thank you so much! Appreciate you!
much need information, Thanks
Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you I just got one as a gift I love it and take it outside Dailey like it’s an animal lol you showed me no tap water thank you I am going to use distilled now and hopefully learn more to let it grow bigger
Right on! Enjoy your new plan... pet! I mean, you can feed it right? That qualifies it as a pet.
zero water appreciates your work
I've had my venus fly traps growing in a terrarium for three years and they are magnificent always blooming and I've propagated and put more of their stocks in the soil and terrarium and more have grown and they flourished good for the past three years and look amazing
Do you put the flytrap in dormancy? If not, your results are definitely an anomaly. Beginners should steer clear of terrariums. Venus flytraps are not a tropical plant and do not need tropical conditions.
@CarnivorousPlantsHub very useful video
this was s helpful
Good fast info. 👌
Thank you!
@Carnivorous Plants Hub The Ace cut was spot on, keep it up.
Ha! I actually took a deep breath before I started recording, it just felt right!
I got one today from Lowe's, they were all in bad shape and I picked the best looking one. Don't know if it'll make it but I hope this video helps!
Good luck!
It is realy helpfull
Thank you!
Thanks for your channel. It's hard to find good info.
That's one of the main reasons I started it! Thank you for your kind words!
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub You're welcome.
8:30 Have been growing flytraps in a window sill for years, no problem. In summer best giving them morning or late afternoon/evenening sun, otherwise place them about a meter from the Window.
I 100% believe you. The problem is, people who have success growing them in window sills are outliers. I have people message me every day that are trying to grow in a window sill and they are completely light starved. When giving care instructions to beginners I always advise against window sills. They are welcome to try it, but it's the easiest way for most to slowly kill their flytrap.
Was just about to ask this. I have a gollum jade in my window that I JUST put my Venus fly trap beside. This gollum jade grows a lot I’ve had it for years - even in the winter and I see new growth - I just like to keep it small and window sill size so I always cut it back. I do have multiple grow lights but I wanted to keep it in my kitchen - now I’m not sure where to put it but I just got it today as a gift so I’ll figure it out
@@kaylacarter6144 Grow lights might be better indoor. 'Problem' when you keep flytrap outdoor is that most traps will be closed because of caught bugs (standing on the ground), got to keep a closer eye on wattering (drought and over wattering) and when you have to bring them indoor for winter best to repot because of living bugs in plant/soil. Also when keeping them outdoors they need to adjust to the light. Build up time outdoor.
Going to Lowe’s
Well crafted informative video. Thank you. I will follow all your tips minus the window. I have mine in my front garden window - fingers crossed it will get adequate sun?
Thank you! The right window can work, I just warn against because the vast majority will not.
I’ve clipped the container of mine to the inside edge of my aquarium. Just the bottom of the pot touches the water til evaporation lowers the level n I refill. Seems to be recovering after tragic treatment described in your vid 😅😮😂
Haha. VFT's are strange plants. There are just so many misconceptions. Glad you have it figured out. Hope they grow big and strong!
I am going to buy 1 now i live in hot florida i hope it is going to thrive from heat here
Considering getting one of these. I want it to live, but I’m awful at plant care.
Just purchased my first Venus fly trap. I live in Illinois. Should I wait until actual winter before the dormancy period? Where do I get flies to feed them? Thanks
VFT impulse buyer over here too! I've had mine on my window sill since February and am using a grow light at the same time. I open the window (weather permitting) as well so that they can get fresh air. They seem to be doing just fine but I'm wondering if combining lighting sources like this may be too harsh on them later on?? I've watched a bunch of your videos and I really appreciate all the help!
Hey Candy! A Window Sill is fine if you are supplementing with a good strong grow light. You can definitely combine the two for great results!
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub That's awesome and thank you! I did repot them in carnivorous plant soil about a month ago and they're currently enjoying their little lives... they're like pets lol 🤗💚 Fingers crossed for a great growing season everybody!
Yep. The first plant that I bought at Winco died. I just bought my second and do not want to repeat that experience.
Oh man, sorry about that. Hoping I can help you leep.this one alive!
What do you think of the little gel cubes they sell on Amazon for carnivorous plants?
Thank you for the very helpful information. It's greatly appreciated. I do have one question. Can the venus fly trap be potted with succulents?
watching this and have no intention of doing this in the next year. 2020's are wild
You should have some intention, vft's are amazing!
Hey so the only soil I have is miracle gro, and its not a super nutrient rich soil its the water control one. Will my Venus fly trap be okay?
They can thrive indoors, but a single window may not be enough, i have a corner room with a skylight that they seem to like.
Thanks for this! It's very useful.
I live in Orlando, FL - so not much winter here, guess I'll need to refrigerate it during the winter... how long would I need to keep it dorment at those temperatures?
Needs to go dormant for a minimum of 10 weeks, but 12 weeks if you can would be better.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub HI! Uh so 3 questions, my Mom got me 1 as a gift a few days ago and I'm in the same situation as the commenter above, should I just put the plant in the fridge for the rest of the winter orrr. 2 Can I email you to get the plant paper? And 3 where did you get the thermometer looking thing? I have nothing else to check the water 😭
Is a cfl light good enough or do i need a more powerful grow light
Hi there, found your video very interesting, I am thinking about growing some Venus Fly Traps. I went to your website to download the tracking sheets and I used 3 different emails since last night and I still haven't received any emails with the tracking sheets :(
Oh no, sometimes that happens. Shoot me an email at cplantshub@gmail.com and I'll reply with the tracker and care sheet!
I live in Phoenix and have a tube skylight in my bathroom. Do you think that's enough light? Or would I still need a grow light?
Yes you would need a grow light. I actually did grow mine on a windowsill for many years but I no longer grow anything on a windowsill and wouldn't recommend doing it. Temps there would reach 60c or 140f, I have no idea how anything survived.
Ok so two questions
I have cats and am worried they will touch it and stuff is that dangerous for my cats??
Also can I just collect rain water or get the disluted water or do I have to buy the zero water filter?
Do you have the spider Venus flytrap? I would like to buy it
Wondering! So the cut-down 2 ltr soda bottle on top of my pot is just for show? Not creating a terrarium evironment for my trap to grow better?
That is correct. Extra humidity is not necessary.
Nope, neither of those 2 reasons.
I intentionally purchased my traps from death row at Walmart. I just like seeing how others are repotting, what their preferences are for media, and tips!
Right on! Either way, welcome and hopefully you picked something up!
Is it OK to feed ur traps spring water? Or just distilled or rain water?
I think I just answered this in another comment! Let me know if you can't see it.
Tracker download still not working? great video by the way.
Hey Tony, do you have an Instagram? So you can shoot me a message?
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I dont
I have a south east facing window that gets 10-13 hrs of full sun. I keep aloe vera and other sun loving cacti there with great success. Are you saying this still isnt enough sun?
The age of the window could impact the suns power. Typically newer windows are slightly tinted and designed to keep much of the sun out. Older windows don't have much of that. If it's an older window and they are actually getting 12 hours a day of direct sun, that might ne enough. That's just typically not the norm.
I’m from the south east of England, there’s never much sun so that’s gonna be a problem. It’s growing it’s Sphag and perlite, and drinking rainwater. I hope it lives.
I'm in North Idaho, we don't get a lot of sun either. Not year round anyway.
Great video! But my venus fly trap is all leaves, no traps. Otherwise, it seems to be doing well under a grow light and is creating offshoots(?). I haven't found anyone describing a condition like that.
Thanks for calling me out 💀💀 I surely did impulsively buy this
Lol, I think most of us did. And it's okay, I encourage that. As long as you come seeking help, impulsive plant buying is okay!
Question: would it be OK to leave the Fly Trap outside on the porch if the night time temperatures dip down? We're in north Idaho and we're going to be going through spring now, so it'll be warmer days hitting in the 70-90 range and dipping down to the mid to low 40's sometimes 30's at night. Will it cause the Trap to go into a dormancy or will it be ok?
Story time: I've gone through like 3 fly traps sadly. I first bought the $6 fly trap from Winco on a whim for my kiddo Grim and they then named it "Hydra".
I bought from Amazon some Kapecute carnivorous plant soil mix that has a 70:30 mix of sphagnum moss debris and perlite and we have a gallon jug of distilled water that was _supposed_ to be for my husbands CPAP but he never uses and gave it to us for the plant. I also got a bottom reservoir plastic pot from Walmart to replant the trap into that'd hold water at the bottom. I also bought a container of small mealworms from petco, this was back in January and the worms that have been kept alive are now HUGE so we have to cut them in half to feed to Hydra.
Hydra 1's traps got eaten by our cat so we got better at keeping him away. Hydra 2 and 3 were put in the bigger plastic pot immediately but because I put 2 in the 1 pot they didn't grow very well. Hydra 2 turned black and died, and after I disposed of the dead one I let the other take over the pot. The left over one didn't seem to grow very well but it might have been in a dormant stage? It had one long flower stalk growing but there weren't any traps left because they turned black and dried up. The whole plant seemed floppy and dead so I cut my losses and tossed it, which resulted in Grim berating me and saying it was probably just dormant.
So now we're onto Hydra 4.0 and I'm here to try and make sure I don't mess it up. Grim was telling me that the trap is a swamp type of plant but I now see they were wrong and I'm going to give them the link to this video so we're on the same page. Thank you for the tips and I hope I don't kill this one this time. Live and Learn I guess, huh?
TL;DR: Have gone through 3 traps and wound up killing them. On Trap #4 and I'm trying to do better.
Hey! Which part of North Idaho? I'm in post falls, I'm very familiar with your weather. I just moved all my flytraps outside with this nice weather that we've been having. They should be fine now. I usually look for overnight temps to stay at 40 or above. Flytraps are hardy though, they can do 30s as long as it stays above freezing. They even survive occasionally freezes. How about the northern lights the other night? Hopefully you were able to go out and see them!
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Woah! Small world, me too! We're in the same city! :D Yeah I got out to see the aurora it was absolutely breath taking! I kinda wish that youtube had a DM system oh well.
@amashizaino I'm on Instagram too, if you are @carnivorousplantshub
What about Spring water. I collect water to drink from a spring on my property and wondering if is would be ok to feed my traps from this source. I’m probably leaning to No but would appreciate a professional answer
That's a great question. Honestly, it's impossible for me to answer though. It all depends on where you live and the mineral count in the ground. You would need a TDS meter to measure thr waters dissolved solids. I go over some of that in this video! ua-cam.com/video/uWXqMW13VXY/v-deo.htmlsi=sJlSOD-ZC1VNXNNz
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thanks,I’ll just collect rain water to be safe. Iv been killing these for years not knowing I can’t give it tap water or traditional plant food. Iv nm learned so much from ur channel,thanks
My plant is turning black, most of the leaves look like that or with brown spots. Any ideas of what could that be?
Could be a few different things. Likely a water issue or a pest issue. Too much water can lead to crown rot which created a rapid decline. Spots and dead traps can also be pests, like spider mites. Maybe join a group and post a Pic. Sometimes you can help get the issue identified..
What about trader Joe's water
I'm not familiar with trader Joe's water? Is it distilled? If so, it should be fine!
I USE THOSE RED PLASTIC DRINK CUPS and DRENCH MY TRAPS WITH DISTILLED WATER TIL THE SOIL DRIES AND THEIR DOING VERY WELL
Oh ya, you can 100% use those!
My neighbor gave me a walmart venus flytrap two days ago and it's allready dying, i wish i've seen this video before !
Oh man, hopefully you can save it!
This was very full thank you my first time having a venus flying trap
You say you can not put it on the window what if you open the window?
Could you put multiple plants in a bigger pot?? I was only think like 2 or 3
You sure can! Check it out. ua-cam.com/video/_wXr_3UBiX4/v-deo.html
Tap water works just fine when its under 100ppm/tds(mg/L) but ideally should be below 50 along with sufficient draining to flush out excess minerals. Chlorine evaporates from tap water in a day given a large surface area while chloramines require chemical reactions such as ascorbic acid dechlorination to neutralize. Pet stores sell dechlorination solutions to get rid of chlorine and chloramines but make sure the ingredients are safe for cps. Your city should have an annual water quality and treatment reports that has tds/ppm and information on whether they use chlorine or chloramines. Cities that rely on ground water would usually have too high a tds but rain and snow melt runoff water is usually safe. I live in the pacific northwest and my city uses chlorine with water tds at around 20-25 year round and my flytraps/sarrs/darlingtonia have been fine for a decade.
This is exactly why I don't recommend using tap water. The vast majority of people who grab a venus flytrap on a whim at Lowes are not going to contact the city about levels of chlorine in their water. This is why for most people I just suggest to avoid tap water. I'm also in the PNW, my tap comes out about 100 PPM. I do not recommend that, 50 or lower should be used. I'm just trying to help people who are amateurs and casually picked up a vft. The best advice is just to avoid tap all together, too much involved for your average plant owner. Also, the zero water pitcher that I recommended filters out 99% of chlorine. I stick to my claim that the zero water pitcher is 100% the go to tool for watering carnivorous plants.
This is exactly why I don't recommend using tap water. The vast majority of people who grab a venus flytrap on a whim at Lowes are not going to contact the city about levels of chlorine in their water. This is why for most people I just suggest to avoid tap water. I'm also in the PNW, my tap comes out about 100 PPM. I do not recommend that, 50 or lower should be used. I'm just trying to help people who are amateurs and casually picked up a vft. The best advice is just to avoid tap all together, too much involved for your average plant owner. Also, the zero water pitcher that I recommended filters out 99% of chlorine. I stick to my claim that the zero water pitcher is 100% the go to tool for watering carnivorous plants.
@@CarnivorousPlantsHub yup totally get your point. People also have totally different preferences with soil mixes and water depending on situation and experience. Thanks for sharing your experince :)
Would fish tank water work (with or without fish like can I use fish to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in a rain water container or use old fish tank water that would likely have fish poop in it) I am also already treating tons of city water to get rid of chlorine, chloramine and hard minerals but I think it still leaves some minerals in if it is not safe should I be worried about how I am storing rainwater (like if the container has metal components or is running off my roof that could pick up nutrients from decommissioning leaves) and for my last question would water from air conditioner dehumidifiers work or do I need to be concerned about what it may have come into contact in the attic (insulation, rusting metal, etc.)
@@williamsutton7 Small minnows should be fine but you should always test the water first and same thing with roof runoff. I wish i could say more but everyone's experience is different. If the water is deemed safe, start with inexpensive plants that you have multiples of first just in case you loose them
Uh oh. I'm in over my head.
Only at first! Once you figure it out, it's not too bad!
I got my second venus fly trap about 2 weeks ago. She is NOT doing good at all. What can i do to save her? My first fly trap did beautifully and lasted a very long time. I dont see this one making it.
Just watered for the first times with tap water foor the first time before i watched your video what should i do
I would just flush with some distilled water. Water, let it drain out of the bottom. Do this 5 to 7 times. This will flush out any minerals you put in with the tap water.
Thanks @@CarnivorousPlantsHub
Where they grow there is natural flowing distilled water in perfect soil I'm confused
In a way yes. In the areas they grow, slow moving ground water has stripped the pine savannahs of any minerals or nutrients. The natural water where they grow natively is also low in natural minerals and nutrients. This combination is actually why they had to evolve to get nutrients from insects. The ground was not providing it.
can they use filtered fridge water
Probably not, you would have to measure with a tds meter to be sure. Most filters do not filer minerals.
Can you boil the water. An should I report it
No, unfortunately, boiling does not get rid of dissolved solids, just bacteria.
I have a problem
My Venus Flytrap is not closing some traps still close but some don't
I don't see yellow or black leaf so I think there are healthy
There is still beautiful new growth happening
It's hard to pin down an exact reason for this. It could be not enough light, not enough water, possible over handling. Sometimes flytraps will stop closing if they have been fed too much. Hard to say for sure.
Can you put different species in same pot?
Different venus flytrap cultivars? If so, yes. They are actually all the same species just with different traits. They, for the most part, all require the same care. It would be fine to put multiple cultivars in one pot!
I already entered my name and email, but I am not receiving the sheet.
Hey Eric, shoot me an email at cplantshub@gmail.com, I will reply with care sheet and tracker!
9.5 Inch Self Watering Planter Pot, Plastic Self Watering Flare Flower Pot with Water Reservoir, Deep Planter Pot Container for Garden Indoor Plants Home Decoration, Brown are these good for venus fly trap?
Is well water ok?
Hard to say for sure. You would have to measure with a TDS meter.
does the care sheet work for anyone?
What about melted snow water? 🧐
It's probably fine, but I'd want to measure with a tds first.