How to Propagate a Venus Flytrap Vegitatively

Often people want to grow new venus flytrap plants, and often do so using mating or the purchase of seeds, however it can more easily be done through the use of the leaves rather than germination of seeds.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Peat moss or suitable growing soil
• Light source able to run at least 13 hours per day
• Distilled water

1. Ensure that the plant has recently been well-taken care of. This should not be done soon after the plant comes out of dormancy or if it hasn't been recently fed, as this process could be harmful to an already weak plant.

2. Check the plant for already growing flowers; if at least one is present, the flower can be cut close to the base of the plant and simply placed upright in moistened soil to regrow a new plant, as new leaves will begin to grow from the flower stem.

3. If this is to be done using a leaf with a trap the plant must be pulled from the soil, taking care that the roots are not broken or damaged in the process.

4. The single leaf to be used should then be pulled away from the plant, while trying to pull off as much of the white base with the leaf, because white base cells will be used to spawn new leaves and a root system.

5. This leaf should then be placed horizontally in moistened soil ensuring that the base of the leaf is partially covered in the soil.

6. For both methods, the new plant should be left in sunlight or suitable light for about 13-15 hours per day and the soil should be kept constantly moist.

7. With proper treatment new traps may begin to grow within a month, though can sometimes take as long as two months.

Tips & Warnings

• The soil must be kept moist at all times, but not drenched, the plants simply need a constant source of moisture.
• It is advisable that the newly growing plants should be kept in a damp environment, covering with clear plastic can help to keep a damp and humid environment.