Thank you for the info!

One more question - is it ok to feed it ants?

Thanks

"prem_s" wrote in message
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Apple wrote:

Hi all,

I am planning on growing a venus fly trap. I've been doing some
research,
and I understand I need to use canadian sphagnum peat moss for soil.

I also understand it needs to be constantly damp. I am wondering if I
can
use soil moist granules to this end?
(http://www.soilmoist.com/soilhome.html) Would these be harmful to the
fly
trap?

Also, I have read that silica sand should be about 25% of the soil.
Unfortunately I have been unable to find any around here. Is this an
absolute requirement, or can it be 100% peat moss? Or is there a
substitute
that can be used?

Thanks for any info!

Personally, I wouldn't recommend the granules. The best way to
keep a flytrap moist is to set the pot in a bowl of water and keep
the bowl filled at all times.

I'm sure you can find a bag of sand at a local hardware store...just
mix that with a peaty soil mix and you should be good to go.

BTW, the hardest part about cultivating these plants well is their
need for strong light. These are NOT good windowsill growers. Instead,
they need strong sunlight, preferably full sun to very light shading
for most of the day. Without this, they quickly languish and die.

---Prem