Do Venus fly traps need a lot of sun?

Venus Fly Traps are sun lovers. They are green for a reason: Most of the energy Venus Fly Traps generate for growing is created through photosynthesis. As you have or will learn in your first biology course, light is the key component for photosynthesis. read more

Yes; Venus Flytraps do need sun in order to photosynthesize. It is best if they are kept in direct sunlight for at least 3 - 4 hours a day. read more

4. Dormancy - Venus Fly Traps require a 3-4 month dormancy period Venus fly traps like lots of light. Try to give it at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. The more you can give it the better. It is best to grow your fly trap outside where it can get plenty of sun and catch its own food. You don't actually have to feed a Venus Fly Trap anything other than sunlight and water. read more