What to Feed my new Venus Fly Trap plant?

Question

I just bought a venus fly trap plant and since its winter....there are no flies what can i feed it.

Answer 1

Hi Ashley -

Couple of things -- Venus Fly Traps are usually able to capture their own small insects - even though it is kinda' cool to see them spring in action. Some use a very, VERY diluted liquid fertilizer sprayed onto the leaves. But, one of the things with these plants is they do require somewhat of a dormancy period during this time of year - so, their own needs may not be to the plant itself (although, you, the owner wants to see it in action!)

Also -- always try to use distilled water when you water a Venus Fly trap. Most home gardeners kill them by using regular tap or softened water. Always used distilled only.

Check this out too -- interesting -- makes me want to go out and buy one again:
http://www.flytraps4u.com/site/1297286/page/525031

Good luck ...

Answer 2

You actually don't need to feed a Venus Fly Trap. If it's well-fertilized, it will be perfectly healthy with a nice non-carnivorous diet. In the wild, these plants tend to live in boggy conditions where nutrition isn't readily available, so they need the extra boost they get from flies, but in a container, you can take care of them with a bit of fertilizer just as you would any other green plant. Enjoy!

Answer 3

Well plants don't have a central nervous system, so I'd say you would just **** off some druggie for wasting their dope.

Answer 4

Leave some rotting meat outside . You'll find flies on it VERY soon .
Not only this , when they lay their eggs on it , you'll soon have a heathy supply of flies .
Hope this helps.

Answer 5

if u have moths or mosquito's flying around your house/appartment, swat it and feed it that

Answer 6

Buy crickets