As Long As We’re Discussing Carniverous Plants…..
I don’t think I’m stretching reality too far when I say that the first thing that comes to mind for most people when you mention carnivorous plants is the Venus flytrap. But how much do you really know about this little guy? Where is the Venus flytrap native to? What is the biggest thing we’ve ever seen caught by a flytrap? How difficult are they to take care of?
Venus flytraps are actually easy to take care of, but they do need frequent watering. They are bog plants that thrive in plenty of water, so drying out is a danger and the most common reason why they die when they’re kept in a pot on someones back porch. They don’t like to be fertilized much and prefer to get their nutrition from the insects they eat. The biggest critter we’ve ever seen caught by a flytrap? Just look to the right of this article. These plants aren’t odd exotic species from Africa or the Amazon either. They are native to North Carolina, particularly the area around Wilmington, but they are a protected species so don’t go picking them out of the wild. If you want one for your plant collection come to the Carnivorous Plant Carnival to learn about caring for this cool species and then purchase one for you and your family to enjoy!
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