How to care for Venus flytrap and make it grow fast

Venus flytrap growing conditions

Venus flytrap likes a moist environment and grows vigorously in an acidic environment. After the seeds are sown, they will mature, bloom and bear fruit after 4-5 years. If well maintained, they can live for 20-30 years. In a sunny environment, the inside of the clip will appear light red. The plant will enter a dormant period in winter and all the leaves will wither.

How to grow Venus flytrap

Venus flytrap likes to grow in an environment with plenty of sunlight. During the growth period, try to keep the plant in a sunny place. Avoid placing it in a dark environment, otherwise it will easily cause the leaves to wither. Move it indoors in winter. If there is insufficient sunlight, supplement light to promote photosynthesis of branches and leaves.

Watering the Venus Fly Plant

Venus flytrap likes to grow in a humid environment. When watering, you can use the immersion method to keep the soil moist to avoid water accumulation and root rot. From spring to autumn, you should always keep the soil moist, but in winter, you should pay attention to controlling watering. It is better to keep the soil dry and water it once every 2-3 days.

Fertilizing the Venus Fly

Since Venus flytrap can capture some insects, which are the best natural fertilizers, you can apply a small amount of special flower fertilizer solution during the growth period. If conditions permit, put some fishy things around to attract more insects and provide the nutrients needed for plant growth.

Flyweed pest control

Venus flytrap generally does not get sick or have insects. It is an insectivorous plant itself, but during maintenance, you must provide good ventilation measures and control watering to reduce the occurrence of diseases.

How to grow Venus flytrap at home

When watering the Venus flytrap, try to use purified water, rainwater or other soft water, and use the pot immersion method to create a small environment similar to its native habitat. It likes an environment with high humidity, so if the air is dry, it needs to be sprayed with water in time to keep it moist.

Notes on maintenance of Venus flytrap

During the maintenance of the Venus flytrap, you can supplement nutrients by feeding it. You can put small mosquitoes into its insect traps. Do not feed too much each time, only 2-3 traps will be enough. You need to wait for it to digest before feeding it the second time.