Venus fly traps need a location that is as bright as possible and where there is consistently high humidity. That's why many carnivore fans keep the carnivorous plants in a terrarium. However, this also has some disadvantages. What you need to pay attention to when caring for the terrarium.
How do I care for a Venus flytrap in the terrarium?
In a terrarium, Venus flytraps can be kept at constantly high humidity and stable temperatures between 25-32°C. Make sure there is sufficient brightness, air exchange and careful watering to avoid mold formation and root rot.
Venus flytraps don't like temperature fluctuations
In summer, a Venus flytrap thrives at temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees with humidity between 60 and 80 percent. A normal flower window is therefore not a good location.
In a terrarium it is possible to provide the plants with the humidity they need and also constant warmth. However, the risk of mold should not be underestimated.
The growth of the plant is affected by strong temperature fluctuations. These can occur especially when kept in a terrarium if it receives a lot of sun and therefore a lot of heat during the day. But it cools down significantly at night.
Caring for the Venus flytrap in the terrarium
- Avoid temperature fluctuations even at night
- Keep humidity constant
- provide air exchange
- water carefully
For a Venus flytrap to grow to its full potential, it needs sun. You can simulate the brightness in the terrarium by hanging up plant lights (€89.00 on Amazon) and ensuring that the temperatures are as constant as possible.
Another problem is watering. Always place the Venus flytrap in the terrarium in a pot that you place in a saucer. This way you avoid waterlogging of the roots, which the plant doesn't get.
Attitude during winter rest
In winter the Venus flytrap takes a break. It then needs less humidity and doesn't want to stay so warm anymore.
When kept in a terrarium during the winter, mold often forms because the air cannot circulate. In addition, excessively high temperatures develop.
If you want to keep Venus flytraps in the terrarium over winter, make sure you choose a favorable location. The place must be as bright as possible, but should not receive direct sunlight. Ventilate the terrarium regularly to prevent the plant from becoming moldy.
Tip
You can also look after Venus fly traps on the terrace in summer. But then make sure that they are in a location where the temperatures do not drop too much. Drafts should also be avoided.