Frightening Flytraps

Planting and Care Instructions

-Place your unwrapped disk in the colored planter base.
-Slowly pour 1 cup of DISTILLED water directly on the disk. Use a spoon to spread the planting mixture as it blooms before your eyes. You can also use rain water to water your Fly Traps. DO NOT USE bottled, tap, spring, well, carbonated, or any other water on your Fly Traps. The minerals in it will kill them.
-Slowly pour another half cup of DISTILLED water on the remaining disk. Use the spoon in the same manner to spread the germination mixture.
-Use the spoon to aerate the mixture, and then press the medium flat and make the surface smooth.
-Sprinkle the seeds onto your growing medium as desired. Seeds are tiny, you may want to pour on to a creased piece of paper. Gently push them into and cover with the medium. Then mist the top gently with DISTILLED WATER.
-Put the top on your planted greenhouse and place it in bright, indirect light where it will not be easily knocked over.
-Seeds will germinate in 6 weeks to 3 months, so you will need to be patient.
-Keep top of container on and be sure to keep soil moist and ONLY USE DISTILLED WATER.
-When plants die back, you will need to give them a cold period. Cut back and put in refrigerator for 6-8 weeks. Keep soil barely moist during that time. Then remove and keep moist with DISTILLED WATER.
-Never feed your plants raw meat. When the traps get larger, you can feed them tiny amounts of cooked meat.

Note
The Compressed Peat Disk does NOT contain any supplemental nutrients.  Carnivorous plants eat meat because the peat in their natural habitat lacks any minerals, salts, or nutrients.  Fertilizing your plants at all will harm them. DO NOT FERTILIZE. ONLY WATER WITH DISTILLED WATER.

Frightening Flytraps FAQ
How long will my Flytraps take to sprout?
Flytraps can take six weeks to three months to sprout.

Why do I have to use rainwater or distilled water to water my Flytraps? 
Flytraps require distilled water to thrive due to their unique nutritional needs and sensitivity to minerals. The minerals found in ordinary tap water, bottled water, well water, purified and spring waters are harmful to your carnivorous plants. These minerals are typically not found in the peat bogs they naturally grow in and instead are obtained through insects they capture. Use Only Distilled water or collected rainwater.  Do not use bottled, tap, spring, well, or salt water.

How often do I have to water my Flytraps?
Use Only Distilled water or collected rainwater. Flytraps like to be kept moist, so be sure to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water with distilled water whenever the top layer of soil begins to dry out.

When will my Flytraps eat bugs?
Your Flytraps will not need to eat flies until they are two or three years old. When they are mature, you can remove the lid and thoroughly saturate soil with distilled water, then place in a cool, shady area. The plants will attract little gnats and other small bugs with a sweet scent they emit to catch insects. 

Can I feed meat to my Flytraps?
Flytraps obtain essential nutrients by capturing and digesting insects. While they can thrive on insects, meat is not recommended. Carnivorous plants are made to digest insects specifically, therefore feeding your plant meat could inhibit digestion and harm the plant.

How Long do Flytraps live?
Flytraps can live 20 years with proper care.

Why are individual Flytrap leaves turning black?
It usually means your trap has died when its leaves turn black. It is normal for old traps to die and new traps to grow. A trap can only close a certain number of times before it dies, so be careful not to purposefully trigger your Flytrap to close it’s trap. A Flytraps leave’s turning black could also indicate overwatering, most times caused by poor drainage. If you encounter a black trap, remove it from the plant and ensure your Flytrap is getting adequate sunlight and proper watering.

Why is my Flytrap dying?
If you notice your whole plant dying, it likely needs a cold period. Trim your plant down and put it in your refrigerator for 6-8 weeks, adding a very small amount of water to your Flytrap every 3 weeks. After the cold period in the refrigerator, water your Flytrap thoroughly with distilled water and place your Seed Square in a warm, well-lit area.

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