How do you water veanus fly traps?

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How do you water veanus fly traps?

Answer 1

Venus fly traps are very sensitive to chemicals in water.  Only water with a TDS (total dissolved solids) measurement of 50ppm or less should be used. Unless you have a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter to verify that your tap water is low enough in TDS, you should only use distilled water, rain water or reverse osmosis water.

To actually water the plant, you can water them from the top.  Most growers just put the plant's pot in a tray of standing water.  The medium that Venus Fly Traps grow in sucks up the water like a sponge.  You can see a picture and get more information about watering your venus fly traps here:

http://www.flytrapcare.com/the-importanc...

Good luck with your fly trap!

Answer 2

Use distilled water or collected rainwater. Don't use water from your tap unless you know is is not chemically treated in any way. VFTs are sensitive to chemicals.

VFTs are bog plants so you should always keep it's soil damp - never let the soil dry completely.