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Venus flytrap flowers [OC]
My Venus flytrap has sprouted a long stem with some pretty little flowers at the end. The purpose of the long stem is to help keep pollinators away from the traps.
The first time mine ever flowered I was blown away. It just now occurred to me the purpose of the long stalk after you pointed out it’s to keep pollinators safe from its jaws.
Are you running supplemental lighting?
No, this room is on the south side of the house (I’m in the northern hemisphere) so it gets enough natural light. I also put it outside some days so it can feed.
Very nice. How many do you have? I am thinking to order some after I complete my move at the end of the month and get the plant room set up. They will only survive indoors here.
Just this one. It’s really my daughter’s.