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Category: Venus Fly Trap

why isn't my venus flytrap closing?
October 9, 2019June 14, 2022Venus Fly Trap

8 Reasons a Venus Flytrap Doesn’t Close

Venus Flytraps are an incredibly interesting plant to grow. Not only does eat it live insects, it’s also an interesting looking plant with its bright red, spiky mouth and green exterior. While these plants are sure to grab your attention at the store, keep in mind that flytraps can be […]

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Should venus flytraps always be in sunlight
October 7, 2019June 14, 2022Venus Fly Trap

Should Venus Flytraps be in Direct Sunlight?

Charles Darwin referred to the Venus flytrap, as “one of the most wonderful in the world,” in regard to how amazing this strange carnivorous plant is. If you have recently purchased one of these wonders of the plant world and want to ensure you are caring for it properly, you […]

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feeding bugs to a venus fly trap
October 7, 2019June 14, 2022Venus Fly Trap

How to Feed Dead Bugs to a Venus Fly Trap (4 Easy Steps)

Venus Fly Traps are both cool and creepy. On the one hand, they are one of the few plants that actually move fast enough for us to observe their movement. On the other hand, they eat bugs. If you are like me and get kind of grossed out by handling […]

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is it possible to overfeed a venus fly trap?
September 29, 2019June 14, 2022Venus Fly Trap

Can You Overfeed a Venus Flytrap?

Venus Flytraps are small plants that can grow from six to eight inches in diameter and eat insects. They lure their prey to their doom by using sweet-smelling nectar and then, using toothed “traps” that are really specialized hinged leaves, trap them for digestion. Outdoors, Venus Flytraps have a limitless […]

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How did the venus fly trap get its name
September 27, 2019June 10, 2022Venus Fly Trap

Why the Venus Flytrap is Called That: A Brief History

The Venus Flytrap is perhaps the most well-known carnivorous plant, but few people are familiar with the origins behind this unusual name. How did the Venus Flytrap get its name and what is the history of its discovery and development of our understanding of the fly-eating plant? Why is the […]

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Hi, I’m Veronica.

I’m a life and a nature-loving person who was always fascinated by curious things. I think carnivorous plants are definitely among those things and I’ve been taking care of them since forever. Besides that, I like trying new things, so I made this blog to have some fun and share a tip or two with you guys.

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