what to do immediately upon your delivered venus flytrap

YAY! My Venus Flytrap Has Arrived!! …

… So, NOW WHAT?!?!

Unbuckle It’s Seat Belt!!

• Take off ALL the annoying tape, and throw away the plastic cover and the moist paper towel.

• The plastic cover was placed to protect your plant during shipping

• The moist paper towel at the bottom of the pot was placed to keep the plant somewhat hydrated during transportation.

Keep the plant in the pot it arrived in.

• When you feel like your plant is too big for the pot it came in, repot your plant into a bigger one.

• The ideal sized pot for an adult sized flytrap is about 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide.

Click the image below when you’re ready to repot your plant

Hydration Hydration Hydration!

• This is what your plant feels like right now!

• Venus flytraps are always thirsty, and their soil should always stay moist.

What kind of water should I use?!

• Your flytrap is very sensitive to the type of water it drinks.

• You can use RAIN water, DISTILLED water, and water from a REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER.

More Water Stuff

• Make sure to keep your potted plant in a dish of water at all times

Water That Will Kill Your Plants!

• ANY KIND OF DRINKING WATER THAT HAS ADDED MINERALS TO IT

• TAP WATER

Sunshine!

• Place your plant on a windowsill the receives sun.

Alternative Lights

• If where you live isn’t getting much sunshine during the day, or your windows are freezing cold, you can use:

• A FLUORESCENT light bulb and place you plant under the lamp.

How Much Sun/Light Do I Give My Plant?

• 6-16 Hours per day

Still Wondering About How To Take Care Of Your New Pet?

• Email us at info@southbaytraps.com !!