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title: "I just got myself 2 Venus fly traps. I’ve heard the bottom of their…"
description: "I just got myself 2 Venus fly traps. I’ve heard the bottom of their draining pot it came it could live in water because they are swampy plants. Is that…"
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# I just got myself 2 Venus fly traps. I’ve heard the bottom of their…

_Posted by athomp on 2026-04-08_

I just got myself 2 Venus fly traps. I’ve heard the bottom of their draining pot it came it could live in water because they are swampy plants. Is that something I should do is put the bottom in distilled water? Or should I just make sure the soil stays damp and leave the pots out of water? Thanks in advance

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## 3 comments

### Natalie commented on 2026-04-08

Yup, you can keep these guys in a tray of distilled water. Just keep an eye out for the top and do top watering/misting every few days.

Also make sure you take the plastic sleeve off from around the plant if you haven’t yet.

#### athomp replied on 2026-04-08

Thank you so much for that information I really appreciate it!

Yes I took the sleeve off today that was just the pic I took when I first brought it home :)

#### Natalie replied on 2026-04-08

You’re so welcome! Enjoy your new little guys!

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