BUG EATING PLANT! Venus Fly Trap
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YIKES! I ATE A SPIDER! Natural Insect Repellent! Carnivorous plant. Learn how to take care of Venus Fly Trap plant. The plant swallows flies, ants, spiders, and other insects and bugs. Venus fly trap leaves have a strong trigger mechanism; hair like projections sense the insect landing and moving on the leaves and snap at the right moment, caging the insect inside of the eyelash-like projections. The Venus Fly Trap needs to be planted in Sphagnum Moss; the fertile soil is rich with minerals that is not needed because the plant feeds on the insects. Use distilled water only, or rain water. Do not use tap or filtered water; the minerals in the water would be too much for the plant. Place the Venus Fly Trap Plant in full sun or in the windowsill facing West. The leaves of the Venus Fly Trap will turn red and will release a specific scent to attract flies and other insects. Cut the browned leaves with scissors without closing the leaves. Do not attempt to close the leaves without the insect inside; it will make the plant lose a lot of energy. Frequently mist the plant with a spray bottle using distilled water. The technical name for Venus Fly Trap is Dionaea Muscipula. Video by BeautyHealthTravel Channel on YouTube.