Today’s tip is about growing Venus flytraps indoors. The video explains how to feed them and highlights their dormancy period in winter, which can make the plants look dead but is a natural part of their cycle. Key care tips include keeping the plant moist using reverse osmosis, rainwater, or distilled water, avoiding tap water, and recognizing new growth in spring, typically around March. The video encourages viewers to engage with the content and request additional indoor gardening tutorials.
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Hello! Today, I’m going to give you a quick tip about growing Venus flytrap indoors. I have a video on growing them indoors, all about that, and we even feed the Venus flytrap indoors during that video.
Now, you can see this Venus flytrap looks pretty bad, right? Well, it’s actually not bad at all. I wanted to show you that they do go dormant, and I mention this in my other video, but it’s good to actually see what dormancy looks like. A lot of times, I would say nine times out of ten, people grow a Venus flytrap, and when it goes dormant during its dormant period, which happens in the winter months—if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere or anywhere during the cold months—it looks like it’s dead.
If you look at this, you can see clearly there’s some wilting and it looks pretty dead, but it’s not. This plant will come back again in the spring, and once again, it will be a beautiful little Venus flytrap. It’s a very exciting plant that can be fed, but during the winter, it goes through this stage of looking dead and unattractive.
Now, one thing that’s different about growing Venus flytrap indoors compared to many other houseplants during the winter is that you want to keep this plant moist. Do not let it dry out. Venus flytraps originate from boggy conditions in coastal areas of South and North Carolina, so you always want to keep them moist. Use reverse osmosis water or rainwater—don’t use tap water, as Venus flytraps don’t do well with high mineral content. You can also use distilled water.
As you can see here, I have the plant sitting in water, and I keep it moist at all times. It doesn’t need to be in a lot of water, but it should have enough to keep soaking up moisture so it doesn’t dry out. The top of the soil should stay moist.
Then, come spring—usually around March—you’ll start to see new growth, and it’s very exciting when they begin to grow again. You can also check out my other video on how to care for them once they are out of dormancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium?
Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium, also known as Caladium lindeni and Philodendron lindeni, is a beautiful and exotic plant native to Colombia. It is known for its large green leaves with striking white veining.Is Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium easy to grow?
Yes, despite its exotic appearance, Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium is fairly easy to grow, making it a great choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts.How big does Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium grow?
Indoors, Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium can grow 2 to 3 feet tall and just as wide. Its leaves can reach up to 15 inches in length when the plant is happy and mature.Why has the genus of Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium been debated?
The genus of Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium has been debated for over 150 years among horticulturists and botanists. Although it has now been classified as Caladium lindeni, the plant’s genus has been a subject of mystery and debate.What should I do if my Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium goes dormant?
Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium is one of the few indoor plants that will go dormant. If your plant seems to have gone dormant, don’t worry; it will spring back to life after 2 to 4 months.Why is Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium considered rare?
Xanthosoma lindeni magnifolium is considered rare because of its limited availability and unique appearance. If you find this plant, it is recommended to add it to your collection.Patreon: 
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