I named my fly trap Hydra, cause it just keeps growing more and more heads! I've grown it from seed, and consider it my child lol

@notemmamyass

3 жыл бұрын

Mines named Tom :))

@francesblakely1616

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is audrey ^_^

@thearyaputra

3 жыл бұрын

Is it hard to grow them from seeds? Also, how do we get seeds from the plants themselves?

@alicemurphy1673

3 жыл бұрын

I named mine Hydra too!!

@krismai8533

3 жыл бұрын

I named mine Grimes after her song Venus Fly hehe

Leaves are temporary, the rhizome is forever

@GypsyEyes

3 жыл бұрын

hhaahahahaahaaahahahahahahaahahahahahaahhaha the only lovestory i follow

@Ultermategamerz

3 жыл бұрын

Woah, deep.

@Starpotion

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@BotvacProductions469

2 жыл бұрын

if u think u killed ur venus flytrap in the winter, dig up your plant and check the rhizome. if it is white and firm, ur plant is very much alive! however, if the rhizome is all black and mushy, u have killed ur plant. i just wanted to give u that info. oh and btw, venus flytraps can live for up to 30 years, so if u think u can keep ur veus flytrap alive utill u die, that is not true.

@monke1919

2 жыл бұрын

Eternal

I'm glad I watched this. The walmart tag said indirect light and put it in a glass bowl, and slightly wet 🤦🏻‍♀️

@GENUINEZR1

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO I just got one and I saw that too

@italiancatwoman

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! N they keep them next the registers with no food, water or light n they just die

@cailanichole87

3 жыл бұрын

Walmart Venus fly trap gang

@derekrobinson8955

3 жыл бұрын

Gang gang

@Octoberr_x

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting one from Walmart 😹

When I was a kid my parents took us to Myrtle Beach for vacation.... along the way we had a flat tire. We all got out and waited for my dad to change it.... I was wondering around on the side of the road that was near a field.... as I was walking around I realized there were hundreds and hundreds of these things growing in this field next to the road. The ground was spongy and there were mounds of moss. The plants were growing among tall weeds... I was floored by how many there were. I also noticed there were many sundews all around that were bright red and about the size of a quarter... there were so many you could hardly walk without stepping on them. This happened back in the 70's. Years later I went back to Myrtle Beach for a vacation and tried to find the spot (I knew it was near Conway, SC).... but for the most part the area had been developed into a golf course.... I was never able to find the spot and I doubt it even exist anymore.

@chevyvega6622

3 жыл бұрын

dont you love it, the government jails or fines you if you take some from the wild, however its ok for someone to lay a suitcase of $$$ on the table to develop a golf course. Same is true with the marijuana push in the states. It was a horrible offense if caught selling or growing, and having a felony charge slapped on you, however down the road the same state that jailed you and wrecked your life determines its ok to sell due to the revenue it will receive......

@yh2803

3 жыл бұрын

Very sad... No wonder why pollution is getting worse, greedy humans cut trees and exotic plants to build their "fancy" malls, apartment complex etc.

@ant_keeper9589

3 жыл бұрын

They didn't even use the land for something good. They used it on a fucking golf course.

@andrewparker318

3 жыл бұрын

@Locust Hypnosis You beat me to it lol. Was gonna say the same thing

@miztlipadillla9715

3 жыл бұрын

This makes me sad

There the most vibrant Venus flytrap I’ve ever seen wow

@thesun4613

3 жыл бұрын

They’re * but yes they are!

Here's a tip: If you want the plant to conserve its energy, you cut off the flower stalk as soon as it becomes visible, because flowering wears the plant out if it doesnt get fed.

@bill-2018

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard that many years ago too. Mine is slowing down for winter, but has a flower stalk so I was thinking of cutting it off.

@harshchhajed25

3 жыл бұрын

K

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

@@bill-2018 if the flower stalk already flowered then it’s too late to cut it off and you’re better off leaving it on.

@bill-2018

3 жыл бұрын

@@eggrollsoup OK, thanks, it's only just showing so not flowered yet.

@Aaron_Heininger

3 жыл бұрын

So what happens if you feed it often and let it flower.

My 8yo son asked me about Venus Flytraps yesterday, and we watched this video. Great information, we both learned a lot. Ordered one this morning to surprise him on his last day of 2nd grade this year! Hope it comes soon! Thank you for the excellent informative video and easy website.

@samanthacooper8435

2 жыл бұрын

@JustStopBruh

2 жыл бұрын

@@samanthacooper8435 omg what is that emoji I want it

I recently purchased two flytraps from your company, they are growing amazingly and so healthy. Thanks !!

@krissykes513

4 жыл бұрын

The B-52 variety

@smoshcom100

3 жыл бұрын

Kris Sykes same any tips I only having them out for four hours this week then slowly adjust it to all day so it doesn’t burn

@Origmist

3 жыл бұрын

I just got the B-52 would love to see how big it got for you

@NotEmi.

3 жыл бұрын

Same

0_0 oh my God,I threw away my venus flytrap around the end of December.....I did know it was dormant :

@dot7428

4 жыл бұрын

"didn't"

@yeetfecteau1380

4 жыл бұрын

You've killed a man!

@dot7428

4 жыл бұрын

@@yeetfecteau1380 uhhhhhhhhh

@sugarrollz3524

3 жыл бұрын

@@dot7428 ohhhh nuuuuuuuuu

@movienaut

3 жыл бұрын

No bad feelings! I did the same thing and to this day, I shed a tear every day for the poor plant!

Hmmm... i’ll Probably be getting myself some. Always loved the way these guys looked and I have a shitload of flies in my backyard patio.

Best video on the Venus flytrap I’ve seen thus far.

This is by far the best flytrap care guide ever. There is so much incorrect information about these and people treat them like houseplants. So we appreciate this thank you 🥺

Fresh owner to a venus flytrap and I'm so happy I found your channel, thank you for the useful information!

We found them growing by the lake where we had a cottage in Maine when I was a little girl. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I found them!

This is the most informative and well presented video I've seen in KZread about VFTs. Clear voice with no nonsense. Thank you Devin!

Well shoot Just bought one from Walmart and planted it in outdoor potting soil in a pot. It'll have to get the right soil for it now. Thanks for the tips

Hey thanks! I’ve been lookin through the pages online and they’re never too clear in some things and others they contradict themselves. This is very helpful! I just split a new plant tonite and wind up with 3 decent ones!

This was very cool. I just bought one on a whim because they’re so unusual . The care instructions said not to keep it too wet, but I had my doubts ; so I’m glad I found you . I’ve got it under a grow light and have been feeding it insects. So far so good , but I will take your advice and move it outdoors with water. Looking forward to learning more about this great plant 👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you Devin for this thorough information about VFT’s you are a great teacher!

Glad I found this info, all I've read on Swedish seller sites said to keep the plant in a bright window but not direct sunlight and that it's fine to plant in regular potting soil. Since I've joined the Facebook group and then found your channel I realize I need to change my plans of how and where to keep my flytrap, the plan was to have it as company in my home office but I guess I'll put it outside instead, just need to get hold of proper stuff to plant it in.

I named mine Swamp Thing. I'm excited to learn more about carnivorous plants. I hope I can keep her alive!

@Florida_man21

2 жыл бұрын

Did she make it

Thank you so much for this! Now I’m annoyed bc Walmart’s sell them and keep them next to registers and obviously they die from no food, water or light! What a damn shame!!!

I like how I click on a video about plants and actually see a plant instead of someones face. Thank you for that. And you continue to show the plants while giving information. Much appreciated!

out of 4 videos i watched regarding these venus flytrap plants THIS is the most helpful and short educational video. THANK YOU

I love these guides! Also, I'd love to see more nepenthes species spotlights

Man i wish my vft looked like that those are gorgeous

Thank you for this I really did learn a lot especially about the way the leaves grow and the flower I never knew they actually got flowers awesome thank you

Your info has been very helpful, and saved my plant. It was looking very fragile when purchased, but now looks very healthy. Wish I could include a picture.

they're beautiful...😍❤...

One of the weirdest things Ive seen my flytrap eat were snails! Have you seen that before?

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

I've only seen it in videos but not with my actual VFTs.

@strawberrytiramisu

3 жыл бұрын

The weirdest thing I've seen one eat is a small frog

@bugloverspiderlover8490

2 жыл бұрын

Mine would eat beetles,until the stupid giant grasshoppers finished it off,plus the extremely dry climate of Texas,don’t get carnivorous plants if you live in Texas.

@strangegreenthing

2 жыл бұрын

@@bugloverspiderlover8490 im in texas and have 64% average humidity, plants seem to be doing fine.

These all look so vibrant!

So MANY thanks for the fine video. I believe that the knowledge you share is giving me the ability to successfully cultivate these plants outdoors, where I live. Thank-you for sharing the success.

04:45 bottom right corner of the screen-trap got triggered

@jace_Henderson

2 жыл бұрын

Carnivorous and apparently herbocannibalistic.

The red dragon one is lovely.

@whitemailprivilege2830

3 жыл бұрын

Plantist!

New venusflytrap owner here. I live in Wilmington, and have for many years. Just decided to take one in yesterday and ive become obsessed. Named mine Jackie Chan. Thank for for the helpful info!

great video dude. just bought my first trap today from a national chain and i already love it. i’m completely new to plant care and growing so i figured might as well hop on YT and see what up. thanks for the info!

Slight correction: you CAN grow them on a windowsill so long as you have proper grow lamps running for about 12 hours every day.

@cgeisler3

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending this! I came here for care advice because I just bought one and got so scared!

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

@Locust Hypnosis Your window is both east and west-facing?

I own property where they grow wild. It is interesting to see when they bloom. I actually have a few videos featuring them.

I just got my first plant. I’m so excited!

i just bought a b52 from your website and im so excited!!!

Thank you soo much Devin! I have been looking for more detailed information on caring for venus flytraps for awhile now. You've provided more info in this video than anywhere else. I have 3 plants at the moment and I believe they are all of the dented variety, they aren't really red at all but have the short hairs, got 2 from the grocery store and 1 from a rare plant grower. I try to feed them once a week since they are inside but I've noticed when I feed one trap, all of the traps tend to close, not right away but they're often still closed a week to 2 weeks later. Is this normal? Am I overfeeding?

This video just made me order a Dente and Red Dragon from you guys. Wanted that B52 but they’re sold out 😔

Wow those look fantastic!! Flowering and everything

The bright pink of the venus fly trap is amazing! 💖

Hey there! So I’m in la and my traps usually flourish and are doing very well actually! I just recently repotted one that outgrew it’s pot. However we are having a heatwave currently and yesterday was VERY hot. I came home today to see my it very wilted and all it’s traps flopped over. I rewatered & sprayed it well and the leaves and traps seem to be stiffening back up. But I don’t feel like I am out of the woods yet. Do you think it could be a bad repotting job or the bad heatwave? My other traps were fine. Maybe it was the combo of repotting and the heat?

@meowijuana2322

3 жыл бұрын

I've read if you repot, you should do it during the dormant time. It disturbs them less as they are "sleeping" and not going thru a growth phase.

This is very informative. I learnt by my mistakes some 50 years ago. I had these in my early teen years and they always died. After about 4 plants in as many years I dug one up and it had rotted. I knew then I was keeping them too wet, keep them moist, so I then watered them from the bottom. I had success after that and kept them a year or two, one lasted 4 years in an unheated greenhouse. I didn't know they produce bulblets.

@bill-2018

3 жыл бұрын

I bought one this year, plenty of traps and healthy looking. It caught a fly about 3 weeks ago, I heard a buzzing and there it was stuck inside a trap.

Thanks for all the helpful hints and tips. My wife just bought me a Venus fly trap and I love it. Thanks again

This was a super great informative video!!! Thank you so much. Mine are ready to be repotted. This was so helpful to know what is coming up in its lifecycle.

little buddy at 4:44 got confused and munched on that autumn leaf 😭

@mellow_melon_1642

3 жыл бұрын

Thought I was the only one that saw that 😂

I successfully over wintered my flytrap on Vancouver Island BC, probably the only place in Canada it has a chance!

@EEZZVOLT

3 жыл бұрын

what did u do?

@MOTOMINING

3 жыл бұрын

@@EEZZVOLT Cut off the water a bit, and let it go dormant on the deck, thats about it. It can tolerate mild freezing.

I just purchased the B52 from your website. I am really excited when the plant arrives.

Greetings from Sweden! You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber. Third time, now it will survive

WOW! I did not know Venus Fly Traps were from North Carolina (I thought they came from Venus?!). Why don't they just call them "North Carolina" Fly Traps then? :)....I'm totally kidding. That is amazing "food for thought though",.....I honestly thought Venus Fly Traps were originally from the Amazon Rain forest or some place like Thailand. Pretty cool!

@jameslind1964

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK and had one as a kid. I always assumed they were from the Amazon too. About 5 years ago I moved to Wilmington NC, which as this video says, is the center of the relatively small area where these grow in the wild. Was amazed when I saw them growing in swampy areas in the State Park and other local areas. I bought one a few years ago and it keeps dividing so I've got about 15 of them now.

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

@@jameslind1964 nice!

@FinznFowl82

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in North Carolina and had no idea they existed in the wild here until I saw some while hunting in a swamp around Wilmington. I thought I had made some sort of fascinating discovery until I did some research and found out they were indeed native plants and fairly common around that area. I believe there were pitcher plants around there too, the kind with the lid on it.

Thank you for this video! I live in the desert, so our sun exposure might be too harsh for this plant. Any advice on how to help my Venus flytraps thrive in these conditions?

@cherrymintzasmr797

2 жыл бұрын

assuming you still have it…😭 just put it out for 6 hrs and then after keep it in a window. that’s what i do down here in south fl.

@cudderkid1336

2 жыл бұрын

@@cherrymintzasmr797 leaving it outside for 6 hours during the summer will dry it out. The water here evaporates extremely quickly, unfortunately we don’t have humidity.

You're the only reason I have so many carnivorous plants I have a new Sunday coming right now thank you for delivering them in such good quality

@PredatoryPlants

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Amazingly helpful! Love it!

I'm in arizona and I heard they can't tolerate very hot temperatures. It regularly gets 100+ here should I keep it inside?

@_____________7954

3 жыл бұрын

You should put it outside maybe at a time when it is not so hot so like in the morning or afternoon then bring it inside near a window for the rest of the day.

@eggrollsoup

2 жыл бұрын

use shade cloth

I just got my first plant and I live in San Bernardino County, which is located in California. The county I live in is very hot, desert geography, and winters get very cold...but you said even in the 20°’s is okay for the plant. What do you recommend for best care and successful growth of the plant since it gets very hot out here?

@ontherims3284

3 жыл бұрын

You live in a beautiful place

I randomly found a venus flytrap at walmart yesterday and I instantly picked it up and bought it! Loveee! ❤

Loved the video! This is exactly what i need cause i just got my first one (allready grown) and need tips to properly take care, thank u! I subscribed

Wow!! This video taught me so much, I always threw mine away when winter came!! :( Also I kept them indoors cause I live in Tucson AZ, will they be ok with our heat?? Perhaps as long as they're sitting in distilled water?? Thank you for your video!

@kimberlygilbertson9639

2 жыл бұрын

I just got one. Also in Tucson. How did yours do?

@chrstphrdickey

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 once upon a time she was doing great, but I think I actually killed it by taking it inside because I thought the heat was killing it. But over not too bad, do you know where to get some

@kimberlygilbertson9639

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrstphrdickey I got mine at Lowe’s today on Oracle near the Tucson mall. Do you kept yours outside. In the direct sun? For the whole day or just part of the day?

@chrstphrdickey

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 Nice okay, I wanna see if they have some. Not sure of the season, but yeah I had it on my apartment balcony, so not completely in the sun but it had sun on it all day if that makes sense. But I think when I got sketched out and started bringing it inside around noon or so messed with it. I think as long as it's well watered it can take the heat. Have you ever been to the little shop on 4th Ave downtown that sells all kinds of carnivorous plants? I want to check out different ones too.

@chrstphrdickey

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlygilbertson9639 lovely weather we're having this morning!! 😆

So how do u feel about them being in terrariums?

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

Bad idea, they like being out in the open sun and like to experience the natural temperature shifts

Great video perfect description of care.

I live in North Carolina and see them sometimes when I'm hunting around Wilmington. I just bought one for my son and cant wait for him to see it.

I live in Brazil, there’s any chance of buying some of your plants? And the shipping is available for international purchases?

@jewiesnew3786

3 жыл бұрын

if you are buying live plants, they'd probably be dead upon arrival, your best shot is getting seeds

@freedom6984

3 жыл бұрын

@@jewiesnew3786 I got one from eBay, came with no problem

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

@@jewiesnew3786 Many seeds are scams that are completely different plants, and you never know what will grow from them even if it’s a venus fly trap they wont be true to any variety.

@jewiesnew3786

3 жыл бұрын

@@eggrollsoup that's why you should buy from a reputable seller. As for vfts, I buy them as clones from local growers in my area, you can join groups in fb or any other platform to find cultivars you like.

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

@@jewiesnew3786 I never bought seeds, when I bought mine, they were clones from a reputable seller done by tissue culture. No seed will be true to cultivar because it is sexual reproduction so there will be random mutations. Clones are true to the mother plant.

I live in Colorado. I have started a Venus Flytrap in a terrarium. Do terrariums encourage growth in dry climates like mine?

@meghanaldredge1449

4 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same. I just bought one, so should I keep it in a pot or a terrarium?

@eldavo6227

4 жыл бұрын

Don't keep them in a terrarium, dry air is ok for them, just give them direct sunlight and have them sitting in a pot with destilled water at all times

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

Do not put them in a terrarium, just grow them outside and keep them moist. Colorado’s dryness isn’t that bad

Excellent info, I thank you. Mine is now flowering and would love to grow some more

Great guide Thanks Man!

I live in Vegas where it is extremely hot, should I bring them inside when I feel it is to hot?

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

What you feel is too hot could be just fine for plants. You need to figure out what their growing conditions should be and go from there. What I mean by that is, if you have a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade, maybe it's OK. If you have a spot that has all day sun, then it could be fine as well, if you put them in a tray of water and don't let it go dry. While each growing zone can have general directions, it's up to you to figure out what micro-climates or locations you have around your home and how to best support the plants you want to have.

@eggrollsoup

3 жыл бұрын

they’ll be fine as long as they don’t dry up

I'm super confused on the peat moss and sand and just the soil in general I wish there was a full video just dedicated to the soil to use.

@SubmarinrJoe

4 жыл бұрын

I saw a recipe recently. Maybe on sarrancenia.com. I used 2 parts dry spaghum peat to 1 part pool sand. I wet half the peat till it was water logged, then mixed in the remaining items handful by handful til the whole mixture was like grainy bread dough. Then I covered my substrate with orchid moss..

@eastatlantasanya

4 жыл бұрын

Soil must be nutrient poor so to simulate the bogs since they get the rest of their nutrients from the insects they eat.

Very helpful video. Thanks for posting this.

Thinking about buying a few 💚 just gotta keep doing my research 💚thanks for the info 💚

Please make a video on propogating fly traps from leaves. I would love to know how.

@uxleumas

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

What other carnivorous plants grow in the same soil as a Venus Fly Trap? Google tells me Intermediate Sundew and Yellow Pitcher Plant. Also, how do you keep mosquitoes from spawning in the standing water of the tray?

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

Use mosquito bits to stop the larvae from spawning.

huge fan of these videos! could you make an introductory/ultimate care guide video for nepenthes or butterwort too?

My Venus fly trap box said to grow it behind a window inside with a few hours of sunlight and periodically wet the soil with distilled water. Knowing this video makes it much better for me to actually understand how to care for them thank you!

You guys never discuss the challenges of growing VFTs in central Florida. That would be a very interesting video guide.

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

Any video can't discuss challenges of growing VFTs in every location. All it can do is provide general guidelines. It's up to you as the owner of the plants, to find what works in your region or micro-climate. Eg, many people are confused by how much sun or water a plant needs. That's because there is the general guidelines, and then there are the guidelines that works for some people in some area . Watering 2-3x a week isn't going to work as well as having a pot sit in a tray, if they weather or sun is really hot. And saying it can be in full sun in Wisconsin summer is different from full sun in Florida summer or in Arizona summer.

I want a red dragon so bad

Great information. Well presented.

Those are some really awesome looking VFT’s. The red color quality on those B52’s is amazing.

I live in Canada so the outside part is out of the question

@24emerald

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I live in Whitehorse, Yukon. I've been growing my Venusflytrap's for more than 20 years on my windowsill same location year round. (my windowsill is very cold in winter. 5 to 10 C) and midnight sun in summer. Ironically, venusflytrap is a great indoor plant in Yukon.

@BrendanNg98

3 жыл бұрын

I had the opposite problem at the equator. Too much sun all year round with no easy way to hibernate... killed 2 of my plants before giving up

4:45 the bottom right trap closed

@domovies5698

4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P

First time viewer..excellent...thanks

im glad I found your video, very helpful compared to the instructions they had when I bought my fly trap.

I love that I found you here. I’ve got mine in 50/50 peat moss and sand inside red Dixie cups. They’re just Babies. I keep em soaked in water, which I am on well water, and Info I found online was telling me they didn’t like direct sunlight, so I put em in the window. They’re not doing so well. I’m gonna pull em and replant em in new moss/sand, soak em with distilled water, and put em back out on the porch with my other plants. I hope they’ll rebound.

@pershop4950

3 жыл бұрын

they do fine in direct sun, and depending on your growing region, it could be as little as morning sun/afternoon bright shade or all day sun. your well water is also suspect. It may have many minerals that are not good for VFTs. the generally accepted source of water are rain, reverse osmosis water, or distilled water. Anything else, you'll have to experiment and learn how it affects your carnivorous plants, including well water or spring water.

We got ours in the mail from you guys yesterday. Its in perfect shape, we love it!!

Thank you!! great info 👍🏾🤍

I love the B-52 trap I just bought from your nursery and she is super happy in the container bog I just made. Haven't named her yet though.

Really informative. I might have another go thanks

My plants don't have any leaves only traps. But it seems to be doing fine. Right now both have 3 flies and they're still growing traps. Thank you for the info it helps alot.

Thank you for the info

Love the video, thank you!

Thank you for the information I'm looking to get some.

I live in Wilmington, looking to grow them in my veg garden for pest control. Think it would be pretty easy after watching your video, thanks for the info!!

Thank you, this was very informative

Absolutely a great video thank you so much

Bbbbrrrooooo thanks for the info I've only had mine for 2days love the input

Oh man the B52 is gorgeous! Ordered one.

Thank you for the information, I needed it I just got one.

Thanks! Thinking of getting one👌