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title: "i just bought this sarracenia pitcher trap, it's not in great shape.…"
description: "i just bought this sarracenia pitcher trap, it's not in great shape. I've never owned one before but I have a venus fly trap. Is the care similar? Any tips in…"
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# i just bought this sarracenia pitcher trap, it's not in great shape.…

_Posted by em🌿🪴 on 2026-07-17_

i just bought this sarracenia pitcher trap, it's not in great shape. I've never owned one before but I have a venus fly trap. Is the care similar? Any tips in general from anyone who's owned one before would be appreciated!!

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## 5 comments

### em🌿🪴 commented on 2026-07-17

Also has anyone had success with these actually catching houseflies inside your house?

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-07-18

i've never witnessed it catch anything \& i can't look in the pitchers yet, mine is just a tad smaller than yours, but i have noticed a decrease in gnats

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-07-17

I can’t say for sure because I’ve never actually owned one, but a few of my friend’s have and they told me a few tips that may be helpful ! I know that they will kill off any leaves they don’t want and ofc they need distilled water and are easily overwatered.

### plantgeek commented on 2026-07-17

this is sunburn. it's fine though, it'll adjust soon, these things are pretty tough

### Schultz Plants commented on 2026-07-26

Only water it with distilled water

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