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title: "Google says I'm supposed to let my Venus flytrap sit in a tray of…"
description: "Google says I'm supposed to let my Venus flytrap sit in a tray of water? Always.. would it be better to have it semi-hydro and some LECA ? Or is it fine in its…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵"
published: "2026-05-06T17:46:35.182735Z"
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# Google says I'm supposed to let my Venus flytrap sit in a tray of…

_Posted by 🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵 on 2026-05-06_

Google says I'm supposed to let my Venus flytrap sit in a tray of water? Always.. would it be better to have it semi-hydro and some LECA ? Or is it fine in its little pot

## 3 comments

### Citruslemmon commented on 2026-05-06

Just sent a big ol lengthy reply in your other comment thread, but TLDR I think you should! It shouldn’t be more than halfway up the pot IMO, but I also killed my VFT this winter. 😓 If you’re hesitant to put it in a tray, just make sure you keep it very moist!

#### 🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵 replied on 2026-05-06

Thank you so much,🙏🤗

### AcesHigh commented on 2026-05-06

I keep all my carnivorous plants in 1/3 of distilled water always.

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