HOW TO GROW THE VENUS FLYTRAP FROM SEED



In their native habitat Venus flytraps grow in a nutrient poor, acidic soil, so you will need to sow Venus flytrap seeds in an Ericaceous seed compost.

Using 4 inch pots, sow the Venus flytrap seeds so that they are resting on the surface of the compost, but do not cover - this can be done at any time of year.

How to grow the Venus flytrap from seed
How to grow the Venus flytrap from seed
Lightly press seeds onto the compost, spacing well apart to ensure a good contact, and do not exclude light.

The compost should be damp but not soggy. Seal the pots inside a polythene bag or cover with glass and place out of direct sun, but in good light.

If you have a  propagator, maintain an optimum temperature of 75-80F (25-27C).

If you can, try to provide a humidity of 90% until most have germinated which takes 20-40 days then reduce to 70-80% - otherwise just do your best with a house-plant mister.

Transplant the seedlings after 3-4 true leaves develop.

Be aware that Venus flytrap seedlings are slow growing. Once the first set of true leaves has developed, give a VERY WEAK solution of liquid fertiliser once a month.

How to grow the Venus flytrap from seed
How to grow the Venus flytrap from seed
Never over fertilise as this can easily kill them!

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