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title: "Hello, I own a Venus flytrap and it seems to be dying and I don’t…"
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# Hello, I own a Venus flytrap and it seems to be dying and I don’t…

_Gepostet von Josh am 2025-07-17_

Hello, I own a Venus flytrap and it seems to be dying and I don’t understand why. It was watered yesterday and it was in sunlight for about 6 hours or so. Do we know what’s going on and how to revive it?

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## 12 Kommentare

### 9s kommentierte am 2025-07-17

did you use tap water? 🙈

#### Josh antwortete am 2025-07-17

Yes 😅 is that the issue?

#### 9s antwortete am 2025-07-17

🙈🙈🙈🙈 they’re allergic to the things in tap that make it safe for us to drink. rain water is better.

#### Josh antwortete am 2025-07-17

I had no idea. Thank you for letting me know.

#### Carolinagreenthumb antwortete am 2025-07-17

Can you leave tap water out 24 hours and use it? I heard any chlorine or fluoride would evaporate. Just wondering…..

### Mermaid kommentierte am 2025-07-17

Pot in a non nutrient soil like peat moss, only distilled water and never fertilize. They like to stay evenly moist

#### Josh antwortete am 2025-07-17

Thank you!

### Sapphire kommentierte am 2025-07-17

Distilled or rainwater is best for carnivorous plants. Also make sure they’re in a substrate that does not have fertilizer or nutrients. Place the pot in a dish of water. Keep refilling when the water is low. Good luck!

### DanaCurio kommentierte am 2025-07-17

What type of water are you using? How much sunlight?

VFT must have rainwater or distilled water ONLY. RO/DI or air conditioner condensation is ok too. These guys have very sensitive roots, and salts, minerals, fertilizers will kill them.

Sunlight 4-6 hours direct sun or 12-14 hrs full spectrum grow light is best.

Be sure to allow the plant to go dormant in the winter!

#### Josh antwortete am 2025-07-17

Thank you! I was using tap water but now I know that’s a no-go. I’ll make sure to do the rest. I appreciate your help.

#### DanaCurio antwortete am 2025-07-17

You’re welcome! Be sure to top water with the clean water to rinse out any buildup in the soil from the tap water! Flush it out really good

### Channái♡ kommentierte am 2025-07-18

i have a zero water pitcher for my carnivorous plants. i have pings and it works like a charm! you don’t have to worry about keep buying distilled water from the store over and over.

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