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Written by MattTuesday, 08 April 2008 18:26
Venus fly traps adjust very well to low levels of humidity. Many people successfully grow venus fly traps in desert-like conditions and the plants thrive. However, the higher you keep the humidity, the better off the plant will be. If you can keep the humidity in the 50%-70% range, that is perfect for Venus flytraps. However, I have successfully grown healthy flytraps an average humidity of less than 30%. If you live in an extremely hot and arid climate where the humidity is regularly below 10%, there are a few things you can do to raise the ambient humidity near your venus fly traps.
1) Use a terrarium - An old aquarium works well. If you keep it outside during the heat of the day, remember not to leave a top on it. Doing so might cook your plants. If you only have one plant, you can also use a 2-liter bottle with the bottom cut out of it and place it over the top of the plant. You might need to trim the hole on the top as well to allow more air to circulate in so the plant doesn't cook.
2) Keep them near standing water - The tray method works well to raise the humidity around the plant.
3) Keep their soil moist on top - Keeping the soil moist will also help raise the humidity near the surface of the soil for the plant.
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Does the Venus Flytrap need to be kept in the sun or the shade?
Venus flytraps nees 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of heat do Venus Flytraps need?
Preferably the upper 80s or 90s, but they can survive at room temperature.
Do Venus fly traps need sunlight to live?
Yes they do. Although Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants, they still utilize photosynthesis to obtain most of the nutrients and energy they need to survive. Flytraps found in the wild need the extra nutrients they obtain from the insects they consume to provide them with nutrients the soil they inhabit doesn't have.
Do jasmine flowers need high humidity or low?
high humidity
Does Singapore allow people to a plant venus flytrap in a HDB flat?
Venus flytraps are considered regulated plants in Singapore and require permission from the National Parks Board to grow them in a residential area. Residents living in HDB flats would need to seek approval before planting Venus flytraps due to restrictions on certain plant species in shared public spaces.
What kind of humidity does a giraffe need?
High huminity
Can Venus Flytraps live underwater?
No, Venus Flytraps cannot live underwater. They are terrestrial plants that require well-drained, nutrient-poor soil and thrive in a humid environment, but they need to be above water to function properly. Submerging them would prevent them from obtaining the necessary light and air, ultimately leading to their demise. Proper care involves keeping their soil moist but not waterlogged.
Why does the Venus Flytrap eat animals?
Venus Flytraps eat flies and insects because their environment resulted in the need for nutrients contained in them. They adapted to that environment and developed the traps for catching flies.
Is a Venus Flytrap a heterotroph or autotroph?
It is an autotroph. It doesn't need to eat flies to survive. I had a venus fly trap and never gave it flies and it lived just fine with photosynthesis. Heterotrophs need to eat others to live.
How often do you spray your snakes?
It depends on the species - whether they need high humidity or not.
Why do you need to be careful on a hot day when the relative humidity is high?
Cause you could die
What does a Venus Flytrap have that lures insects to them?
A Venus Flytrap needs insects in order to survive like any other plant. As they typically grow in a boggy environment with few nutrients, insects are the best way for the Venus Flytrap to survive and feed on.
