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title: "Just took home this little guy and I’ve never had a carnivorous plant…"
description: "Just took home this little guy and I’ve never had a carnivorous plant (with the exception of a Venus fly trap as a kid, which I sadly killed very promptly lol…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Mia"
published: "2025-06-23T01:53:15.567935Z"
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# Just took home this little guy and I’ve never had a carnivorous plant…

_Posted by Mia on 2025-06-23_

Just took home this little guy and I’ve never had a carnivorous plant (with the exception of a Venus fly trap as a kid, which I sadly killed very promptly lol 😢). I’ve done some research and know some general care tips, but does anyone have specific brand or product recommendations for 1) soil for eventual repotting, or 2) food/nutrients if it needs it?

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## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-23

I'd recommend looking at California Carnivorous for some info. They also sell a great sundew planting mix. As far as fertilizer it shouldn't need it, as long as its getting bugs. Though I personally keep maxsea on hand, too much fertilizer can kill them. You can supplement with some fruit flies from the pet store. They also do best in a water tray. Distilled, RO or Rain water only. No tap water or spring water, the chemicals and minerals will kill them.

#### Noble replied on 2025-06-23

I second this! They also do very well in Canadian peat moss media! Its best to keep the water trays filled 1/4 to a inch deep \& its okay to allow the soil to dry out a bit in-between watering. I don’t usually feed my carnivorous plants though, I assumed they get alot of its nutrients from the soil. They like bright light so I would place it less then 1ft away from a south facing window.

Btw RO means reverse osmosis, just incase you didn’t know😅

### Noble commented on 2025-06-23

Super cute planter btw 🫶🏽

### PhantomPhilodendron commented on 2025-06-23

Use distilled water (grocery stores) if you can’t get RO water. Good luck! 💚

### amy 🌵 commented on 2025-06-23

So pretty!!

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