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Expert: Sarracenia Northwest - 6/30/2009


Question
Does a Venus fly trap have to be keep in a terrarium?  I will be keeping it in the house.

Thank you,
Stella

Answer
Hi Stella,

Terrarium growing is one of the leading causes of plant death among first time would-be growers of Venus flytraps.  We highly discourage it.  Since it is a US native, Venus flytraps do best as outdoor container plants.  Visit our caresheet pages for more detailed care information on growing Venus flytraps:  http://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets/

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!

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With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. They have encountered many types of diseases, abnormal growth and infestations related to carnivorous plants, and they know what it takes to get plants looking beautiful and healthy again. Get the straight facts from the guys who grow and propagate thousands of these plants every year.

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Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.

No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.


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