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title: "Just checked on my Venus flytrap and noticed these little things…"
description: "Just checked on my Venus flytrap and noticed these little things starting to grow next to it that look like tiny weeds? Should I try and remove them or is this…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mads"
published: "2025-07-02T04:21:02.160431Z"
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# Just checked on my Venus flytrap and noticed these little things…

_Geplaatst door Mads op 2025-07-02_

Just checked on my Venus flytrap and noticed these little things starting to grow next to it that look like tiny weeds? Should I try and remove them or is this normal/healthy?

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OUt5mG2WqXl3vWsEqx0wgR0OaRz24xvlo-dtw58Cpqc/n60F9LaIRSOs9GxlUQld2Q.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OUt5mG2WqXl3vWsEqx0wgR0OaRz24xvlo-dtw58Cpqc/mQoWg7m6R7eJGPTjDt1lwQ.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### Waspinator reageerde op 2025-07-02

Those are some kind of moss. They should be harmless to the plant and can help hold the soil in place

#### Mads antwoordde op 2025-07-02

Oh okay thanks!

### LeafyGreenhouse reageerde op 2025-07-02

Moss

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