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Posted 1w ago by @UberWoodruff35

I bought these on line from Metrolina. They are little ve...

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put them in a net pot, the ones where they have lines or holes on the side, and plant them in purely sphagnum moss, nothing. else. put a plastic tray under the pot, and make sure the tray always has rainwater, reverse osmosis, or distilled water in it. don’t use any fertilizer, these guys live purely by eating bugs.
@pricklydude actually they make most of their energy through photosynthesis, which is why they do best in full sun. The insects are a bonus, but not necessary for survival. They're plants first, carnivores second ☺️
@UberWoodruff35 California Carnivores is a terrific resource for all carnivorous plants, both for supplies and info. Here's a great guide on Venus Fly Traps from their website, which does a much better job at outlining their care and requirements than I could ever do lol 😜

https://www.californiacarnivores.com/pages/venus-flytrap-care