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- The growth of Venus flytrap favor
- Healthy growth through good location
- Do not stimulate Venus flytrap growth by fertilizing
- Tips
The brighter the location the faster the Venus flytrap grows
The growth of Venus flytrap favor
Although the Venus flytrap is not very high overall, it does show a rapid growth - provided that it is properly cared for. Up to four new traps can occur each month. Important for a healthy growth are a good location, sufficient moisture and a warm place.
Healthy growth through good location
The growth of Venus flytrap is favored by the location:
Do not stimulate Venus flytrap growth by fertilizing
Like all carnivorous plants, the Venus flytrap cope with little nutrients. Therefore you should not fertilize them or feed them with insects.
If the supply of nutrients is too high, growth will be visibly impaired. The flaps stay small and they die much earlier.
Tips
If the Venus flytrap digested an insect in one of its trappers, the trap can grow up to 10 percent.