How to Grow and Care for Venus flytrap

Venus flytrap, also known as Meadow clams, Tipitiwitchet, Tippity twitchet

Venus flytrap require specifically moist acidic soil and high humidity, mimicking their natural bog habitats. They must be watered with rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water, as tap water can be harmful. Special care points include avoiding fertilizer and ensuring venus flytrap have a dormancy period in cooler temperatures for proper health and growth.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Venus flytrap

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	High
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-10

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Venus flytrap exhibits a striking and distinctive appearance, characterized by hinged, jaw-like leaves that are edged with long, eyelash-like protrusions. This remarkable adaptation serves a functional purpose in the plant's unique carnivorous diet. Each leaf bears two lobes which form a trap that is capable of rapid closure when triggered. The inner surfaces of these lobes are brightly colored, often displaying a vivid red or pink hue, which contrasts sharply against the green of the rest of the leaf. Typically growing in clusters, this plant reaches a modest size, generally not exceeding 6 inches (15 cm) in height and spread.