Venus FlytrapDionaea muscipula

Venus flytraps require consistently moist soil. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water only; tap water will kill them.

Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings, but never let it completely dry out. Overwatering can lead to root rot.

Remove dead or dying traps and leaves promptly to prevent mold and disease. This is best done with clean scissors or a sharp knife.

Trimming back the plant during its dormant period can also encourage new growth in the spring.

Venus flytraps can be propagated by division, leaf cuttings, or seeds. Division is the most common and successful method, done during repotting in spring.

Leaf cuttings involve carefully removing a leaf with its white base and placing it in moist peat moss.

Repot Venus flytraps every 1-2 years, preferably in spring as new growth begins. Use a nutrient-poor, acidic soil mix, typically a 1:1 ratio of peat moss and perlite or sand.

Ensure the new pot is deep enough to accommodate their long roots.