Plant Care
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The information below is general plant care for each plant type. For specific plant care, please take a look at the plant product page for more details. Email us at info@evilpeat.com if you have other questions.
Sun
Full sunlight. Venus flytraps thrive in full outdoor sun. They may not survive in a terrarium or inside the home.
Water
Distilled water, water from a reverse osmosis system, or rain water.
Venus Flytraps prefer to be wet at all times in about .5″ to 1″ of distilled water, R/O water, or rain water. They will die if they dry out. Well water or tap water may contain a high number of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) which will stress the plant. It’s best to use water that is mineral-free.
Tip: Place a small bowl or tray underneath the pot to keep the plant wet at all times.
Humidity
Humidity is not as important to Venus flytraps as it is for some other tropical plants. Since the plants are outside, they’re getting the sun and rain that will allow them to grow.
Dormancy
Yearly dormancy.
Venus flytraps go dormant every Winter as part of a short rest period. During this time, you will need to keep the plant in an area where it’s above freezing, but still in a sunny area. Then, when the outdoor temps are consistently above 40 degrees, bring the plant back outside.
Tip: Place the plant in the sunniest indoor window when outdoor temps are below 40 degrees. Do not let the plant dry out.
Sun
Full sunlight. Sarracenia thrive in full outdoor sun. They may not survive in a terrarium or inside the home.
Water
Distilled water, water from a reverse osmosis system, or rain water.
Sarracenia prefer to be wet at all times in about .5″ to 1″ of distilled water, R/O water, or rain water. They will die if they dry out. Well water or tap water may contain a high number of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) which will stress the plant. It’s best to use water that is mineral-free.
Tip: Place a small bowl or tray underneath the pot to keep the plant wet at all times.
Humidity
Humidity is not as important to Sarracenia as it is for some other tropical plants. Since the plants are outside, they’re getting the sun and rain that will allow them to grow.
Dormancy
Yearly dormancy.
Sarracenia go dormant every Winter as part of a short rest period. During this time, you will need to keep the plant in an area where it’s above freezing, but still in a sunny area. Then, when the outdoor temps are consistently above 40 degrees, bring the plant back outside. Some plants, like Sarracenia purpurea, are very cold hardy.
Tip: Place the plant in the sunniest indoor window when outdoor temps are below 40 degrees. Do not let the plant dry out.
Sun
Most Sundews prefer full sun as long as they remain very wet. Some tropical sundews like Drosera capensis (Cape Sundew) can grow in a sunny window or in a grow cabinet. Other Sundews prefer more light.
Water
Distilled water, water from a reverse osmosis system, or rain water.
Sundews prefer to be wet at all times in about .5″ to 1″ of distilled water, R/O water, or rain water. They will die if they dry out. Well water or tap water may contain a high number of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) which will stress the plant. It’s best to use water that is mineral-free.
Tip: Place a small bowl or tray underneath the pot to keep the plant wet at all times.
Humidity
Humidity is not as important to Sundews as it is for some other tropical plants, but humidity can help produce more dew on the leaves.
Dormancy
Dormancy depends on the plant.
Tropical Sundews like Drosera capensis (Cape Sundews) and Drosera Paradoxa will not go completely dormant. Temperate Sundews like Drosera filiformis and Drosera intermedia will go completely dormant in the Winter.
Tip: Always keep the plant wet, even during dormancy. Do not let the plant dry out.