I just got some Venus Fly Traps, What else do I need to know?

I made a terrarium out of an extra large glass jar w/glass lid, I mixed 60% peatmoss, 40% perlite with about an inch of pea-sized rock on the bottom for drainage. Can I keep them planted during dormancy? I live in Phoenix, so its a nice cool 40 to 70 degrees during winter.

I just got some Venus Fly Traps, What else do I need to know?
40 to 70 degrees is a bit on the warm side for a VFT dormancy (35-50 would be better) but they should slow down and go semi-dormant..so yes, just leave them in their pots and leave them outside all winter..



I would be wary of the "pea sized rock"..rocks can leach minerals into the water, making the water harder..you dont want that...the gravel isnt necessary..just use the peat and perlite, and keep the pots in trays of water.



Scot
Reply:teach them to eat nonliving foods if kept indoors, it's a real ***** to keep stocking it with live moths or flies, or handfeeding it crickets, although i do enjoy to do it often, just not alllll the time. I cut up thick sliced deli ham into tiny pieces and microwave it until alittle more than room temp so they think it's alive and then with a toopick or tweezers i lightly touch the hairs. dont stick the toothpick too far into the meat though or they will let go when you try and pull it out, and they dont like that 8) good luck, they're awesome little devils
Reply:Use distilled water to water them, they will do fine