Moon Water Apothecary Venus Flytrap

The 'FTS Flaming Lips' is a specialized cultivar bred specifically for its intense, vibrant coloration on the trap margins. While it functions exactly like a standard Dionaea muscipula, its visual appeal is significantly more dramatic, making it a prized specimen for collectors.

Yes, this is critical. Venus Flytraps are extremely sensitive to minerals and salts found in tap water, which can burn their roots and kill the plant. You must use distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water with a mineral content of 50 PPM or less.

Place the 2.5-inch pot in a shallow saucer or tray filled with about a half-inch of your low-mineral water. The soil will wick the moisture upward as needed, ensuring the plant stays consistently damp, which mimics its natural boggy habitat.

Don't panic; your plant is entering its natural dormancy period. During these months, it requires cooler temperatures between 35–55°F and less light to rest and recover, which is essential for vigorous growth when spring returns.

You only need to feed your plant a small insect or a tiny amount of fish food every 3–4 weeks. Overfeeding can actually damage the traps, so it is better to err on the side of caution and let the plant catch its own prey if kept outdoors.

Only if that windowsill receives direct, full sun for most of the day. Venus Flytraps are high-light plants and will struggle or lose their vibrant color if kept in indirect light or shade; if you cannot provide intense sunlight, you may need a dedicated grow light.