AboutGeorge Heaton Expertise Carnivorous plants and other endangered or threatened plants of northwest Florida are
what I can answer questions about. Germination of seeds, growing instructions and other
care facts are available from me.
Experience I have my own bog which is suitable to grow carnivorous plants and it is populated by sarracenia, sundews and other plant life.
Education/Credentials I am a high school graduate and I am self taught in the carnivorous plant field.
Expert: George Heaton Date: 11/22/2007 Subject: feeding
Question I have a Sarracenia hybrid i water it with rain water.Is there anything (flys & bugs) i can feed it,i have been occasionally feeding my Venus flytrap on rehydrated fish pellets is that ok for the hybrid aswell? Thanks Mike.
Answer Good morning Mike, You shouldn't have to feed your hybrid, unless it is isolated where bugs can't get to it, as it will attract and catch bugs on its own. I don't know what is in the fish pellets, so I can't recommend them. Sarracenia tend to dissolve and utilize the soft fleshy parts of bugs and leaves the hard outer skeleton behind. I wouldn't feed it dead bugs found around the house which may have died from pesticides but if you feel like you need to feed it try flying insects or ants. Have a good day, George
