What should you feed a Venus Fly Trap?

Probably nothing… yet. If you want your Venus flytrap to be happy and grow big colourful traps, there are lots of things you should do before thinking about what to feed it for dinner. read more

The Venus fly trap needs lots of sunlight so it should be kept outdoors or in a well-lit location. It also has a dormant season where it will need to be kept cool for two to three months. In this time most of the foliage will die back, which is normal. If you live in a warm climate you can keep the plants in your refrigerator for the dormant season. read more

Make sure your Venus fly trap food is no bigger that 1/3 of the trap you’re feeding. Food that is too big will not create a proper seal and the trap may die or re-open without digesting its meal. Do not feed your Venus flytraps during dormancy. During this time, the plant is resting and saving all of its energy for the next growing season. read more