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Venus flytrap flowers [OC]

cross-posted from: pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/…/606456587991694683

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.

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w00t ,
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Imagine pollinating a flower only to become it’s breakfast the next day 8(

CrimeDad OP ,

Even a beekeeper gets stung sometimes.

Alchemy ,
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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.

CrimeDad OP ,

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Alchemy ,
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Are you running supplemental lighting?

CrimeDad OP ,

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.

Alchemy ,
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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.

CrimeDad OP ,

Just this one. It’s really my daughter’s.

qooqie ,

I feel like an idiot for not realizing Venus fly traps need to flower, but now that I’ve seen it, it’s kind of a mini mind blow.

lars ,

Based on how often I see Venus flytraps online, I am still astounded that they’re native to only North and South Carolina.

CrimeDad OP ,

Fortunately, I guess, they’re relatively easy to cultivate, because their habitat keeps shrinking.

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