Fly traps from seed

[curtisconners]

I was thinking about harvesting some seeds from my vft's this year and growing the seeds. What is the best way to get them to germinate? Should I put them in full sun or the shade? Would they do well planted in a small pot with a water tray? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Swagalotus]

I grow them the same way I grow adult flytraps except I keep them slightly more moist. I have always grown mine in full sun since if you start them in shade and then place in full sun you run the risk of burning them.

 

[curtisconners]

Thanks, I don't think I could get my fly traps more wet, as they are constantly in water trays when out of dormancy.

 

[nimbulan]

You should know that flytraps grow extremely slowly. You'll have to be very patient to grow them from seed. On the plus side they need no stratification.

 

[Whimgrinder]

I was thinking about harvesting some seeds from my vft's this year and growing the seeds. What is the best way to get them to germinate? Should I put them in full sun or the shade? Would they do well planted in a small pot with a water tray? Thanks in advance for your help.

See: Growing Venus Fly Traps from Seed

 

[curtisconners]

You should know that flytraps grow extremely slowly. You'll have to be very patient to grow them from seed. On the plus side they need no stratification.

Yeah, I know. They take five years to mature. Luckily, mine are very happy in my climate.