Venus
flytraps are fun to grow, although they do have particular requirements.
To germinate the seeds, sprinkle them on top
of a moistened potting mixture of three parts sphagnum peat moss and one part
vermiculite (or coarse river sand). Place the pot in 1 or 2 inches of
water, and ensure that this water never dries up completely. Put in a
sunny position.
TIPS:
Do not bury the seeds in the potting
mixture, as they need to be exposed to sunlight to germinate.
For best results, grow in a humid area
such as a greenhouse. A simple mini-greenhouse can easily be made with clear
plastic and shade cloth.
Always use distilled water, rainwater or
tap water that has been boiled then left to stand for 48 hours.
Alternatively, put the plants in a garden pond.
Never give the plants fertilizer. They
get all the nutrients they need from the insects they consume.
Don't feed the plants other food as this
may cause the traps to rot and die.
Don't tease the traps into closing as
this will drain the plants energy.
Venus flytraps can be grown indoors, as
long as they are kept in a sunny position, such as a sunny windowsill.
In extremely sunny environments a 30%
shade cloth may be necessary.
For further information check out the links
page to other carnivorous plant pages.
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