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[VIKRAM KUMAR]

Venus flytraps are the most popular meat-eating plants, capable of trapping and absorbing flies and insects. They're fascinating perennial plants that draw insects to their jaw-like leaves with fresh nectar.

An electric current is delivered through the plant whenever something brushes the inner hairs of its "trap," indicating that something is there, and the trap jerks shut, confining the fly. The perimeter of the shut trap is lined with overlapping blades, and the more the insect moves, the firmer it shuts, making an exit difficult for the trapped fly.

You can tell just what Venus flytrap plants are from the above paragraphs. So, if you intend to keep one or two of these plants in your home or garden, you should be aware that you need to feed them like you feed your pet. Now, because they are meat-eating plants doesn't suggest that they eat meat, and they trap mostly insects such as flies for consumption. While they may be able to handle themselves out in the wild, keeping one means, especially indoors, means they need to be fed by you.

What does the Venus flytrap eat?

A Venus flytrap eats or consumes different types of insects. However, it does not survive mainly on insects because, just like every plant, it gets its nutrients from a process known as photosynthesis. Hence, trapping insects is more like a supplement for a Venus flytrap. It traps anything from insects to arachnids. Some of its victims are beetles, ants, spiders, flying insects, and grasshoppers.

This indicates that if you own a Venus flytrap, you need to have such insects available for it. You can find some live food or buy dried fly larvae. Dried fly larvae are great for carnivorous plants and can feed two Venus flytraps for a full year. The special thing about this meal is that it requires no special care and doesn't need to be refrigerated.

How to care for your carnivorous plants

There are many sundew plants for sale, and if you intend to buy one, you should understand that they need special care. First, you need to get a glass vase to hold the plant. Because Venus flytraps require a lot of sunlight, you need to find the sunniest windowsill in your home to place them.

They also like humidity, so they do very well in a terrarium. Furthermore, Venus flytraps should not be given tap water as the minerals built up can kill them. However, rainwater or distilled water will cause no harm to them. They should not be watered from above. Instead, keep them sitting in water that's not more than 1 cm high.

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Since Venus flytraps get an abundance of insects living in the wild, you may consider growing them in a garden. However, if you want them indoors, you must get the appropriate Venus fly trap food for them. As much as this is just a supplement, it is needed to make the plant stronger and healthier. Nature Giftstore for Sundew plant for sale.