What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and ...
Imagine a houseplant that can feel you brushing against it — and then decides whether or not to eat you. That’s essentially what the Venus flytrap does every day. Its leafy jaws make decisions based ...
As far as plants go, Venus flytraps are pretty hardcore. After attracting its prey with a fruity scent and trapping it inside its leaves, the flytrap slowly digests the insect for 5 to 12 days, ...
Serome Hamlin shares tips for potting and caring for Venus flytraps. Featured on VHG episode 2508, October 2025. KEYWORDS: VHG 2508, Virginia Home Grown, DIY, Serome Hamlin, Venus flytrap Virginia ...