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title: "I’ve had a venous fly trap before but it sadly died, and I was going…"
description: "I’ve had a venous fly trap before but it sadly died, and I was going to try and get another one I was wondering if anyone has any tips on them!"
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author: "Totally not Kimber ♥️"
published: "2024-05-22T18:40:52.875663Z"
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# I’ve had a venous fly trap before but it sadly died, and I was going…

_Posted by Totally not Kimber ♥️ on 2024-05-22_

I’ve had a venous fly trap before but it sadly died, and I was going to try and get another one I was wondering if anyone has any tips on them!

## 5 comments

### Riley commented on 2024-05-22

I would recommend doing lots of online research because they can be very difficult

#### Totally not Kimber ♥️ replied on 2024-05-22

Is there any sites that you recommend

### Dallas commented on 2024-05-22

Distilled water only, lots of sun. Traps will die off after they’ve closed a few times, trim them off when they turn black. Use mosses instead of dirt for substrate and keep it bottom watered. They’re swamp plants so they like to be damp/humid. If you live in a dry area consider a terrarium or humidifier/mister. But distilled water is number one. They cannot handle the minerals in tap and spring water

#### Totally not Kimber ♥️ replied on 2024-05-22

Thank you so much

#### Dallas replied on 2024-05-22

You’re welcome!

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