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title: "I just got this really cute little Venus flytrap :D I would…"
description: "I just got this really cute little Venus flytrap :D I would appreciate any tips for letting it thrive so it can get bigger. I currently have it outside in a…"
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community: "Expert Level Greenspace"
author: "Lil’ chili"
published: "2024-06-24T20:43:14.862034Z"
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# I just got this really cute little Venus flytrap :D I would…

_Posted by Lil’ chili on 2024-06-24_

I just got this really cute little Venus flytrap :D I would appreciate any tips for letting it thrive so it can get bigger. I currently have it outside in a tray of water

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## 2 comments

### c.cat commented on 2024-06-24

seems like you have it in a pretty good set up so far!  
just make sure to use distilled or rain water! bog plants are very sensitive to any fertilizer or chemicals \& harsh minerals in their soil/water.  
and for light, these guys like at least 6 hrs of direct light!

you have it outside, so it will catch all the food it needs on its own :) each trap can close 4-5 times before dying off, so prevent triggering the traps unles you are manually feeding it. if you see any black leaves, just prune them; its part of the natural life cycle and will allow for more new growth!

during winter, a lot of (if not all) carnivorous plants go into dormancy, and you can find some great informative vids on youtube when that season rolls around.

good luck!!

### Surfside Seedling commented on 2024-11-03

Wow, I’ve never seen one that big! So cool!

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