Gardening Tips : How to Grow a Venus Flytrap

The Venus fly trap is native to North and South Carolina.

Yes, Venus fly traps can be grown outside in tropical areas with high humidity, as long as the temperature does not drop below 55-60 degrees.

Venus fly traps can be grown as houseplants by placing them in a terrarium with sand or gravel for drainage and using peat moss or regular moss to keep the soil moist. It is also important to cover the terrarium with clear plastic to create a humid environment.

If a Venus fly trap appears to die, it is actually going dormant. To help it rejuvenate, place it in a bag with moss and store it in the refrigerator for about three months. After the dormant period, bring it back out and provide the appropriate growing conditions.

Venus fly traps only need to be fed one or two flies a year to survive. Feeding them too much or handling them too often can be harmful to their health.