Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
OpenSmall
The famous snapping traps. Wants an open setup with airflow to catch prey, lots of light, nutrient-poor soil, rain or distilled water — and a cool winter rest.
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Carnivorous plants bring real drama to a terrarium — snapping traps, dangling pitchers and dew-covered leaves that catch fungus gnats. They come with special rules, though: use only rain or distilled water (never tap), never fertilise, and give them plenty of light. Check each one — some want the humidity of a closed setup, while a Venus flytrap prefers open airflow and a cool winter rest.
3 plants below. Tap any photo for the full plant page and its care notes.
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes
ClosedMedium
Dangling jug-shaped traps on a trailing vine. Loves the warmth and high humidity of a closed terrarium; distilled water only, never fertilise.
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Sundew
Drosera adelae
ClosedSmall
Strappy leaves covered in glistening sticky dew that traps fungus gnats. The most terrarium-tolerant carnivore — just use distilled water and no feed.
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