AboutSarracenia Northwest Expertise Got a carnivorous plant problem? The growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin have helped thousands of growers around the world, and they can help you too. When you submit your question, they will diagnose your situation and offer a solution to help you get your carnivorous plant back on track.
Experience With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. Get the straight facts from the guys who grow and propagate thousands of these plants every year.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR QUESTION:
We no longer answer how-to questions (i.e. How do I propagate...?; How do I grow...?).
Instead, we help growers by diagnosing a specific plant problem and offering solutions (i.e. Why is my sundew not producing dew?; Is now a good time to divide my Sarracenia?; Why are the traps turning black?; What's a good substitute for perlite?; Why didn't my seeds germinate?; Can you identify this carnivorous plant for me?)
Question I recently purchased a venus flytrap and a sundew plant. I read that the pot should be in standing water at all times. Does that simply mean that if the pot is in a tray, always make sure there is at least some water standing in the they for the pot/dirt to absorb? Thanks!
Answer Hi Erik,
For bog species such as Venus flytraps and sundews the crucial concept is that the soil should never be dry. We like to keep them in about 1/2" to 1/4" of water. Be sure the water is no more than half way up the pot. For detailed information on growing Venus flytraps, sundews and other carnivorous plants visit: http://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets/
