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title: "Hi guys! so i just recently got my first carnivore plant and i wanted…"
description: "Hi guys! so i just recently got my first carnivore plant and i wanted to know if this was a good choice ?"
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author: "VenusFT"
published: "2026-07-15T02:32:46.795615Z"
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# Hi guys! so i just recently got my first carnivore plant and i wanted…

_Posted by VenusFT on 2026-07-15_

Hi guys! so i just recently got my first carnivore plant and i wanted to know if this was a good choice ?

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## 6 comments

### Bryce commented on 2026-07-15

It would be a decent supplemental light source along with a nice south facing window. However, those cheap little lights aren’t near as powerful as they claim. I wouldn’t rely on it for the main light source. A good nutrient poor substrate (1/2 peat 1/2 pure perlite) and distilled or r/o filtered water with a water tray are going to be very important also.

#### VenusFT replied on 2026-07-15

Thanks! i’ll probably buy that stuff too since my budget is $43!

#### Bryce replied on 2026-07-15

For long term health you will have to look into how to care for it during the winter months. After the initial growing season they need to have a dormancy period during the winter months.

#### VenusFT replied on 2026-07-15

Thank you for the heads up! i’ll definitely look into that!

### Phil commented on 2026-07-15

Read the reviews. Not good. And one is a review from a person who got the item for free. You’ll be spending money on a disappointment.

#### VenusFT replied on 2026-07-15

Alright, Thank you!

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