Most people buy a Venus Flytrap and kill it in a week. Why? They use tap water. Carnivorous plants evolved in nutrient-poor bogs; the minerals in tap water burn their roots. They need distilled water, full blasting sun, and nutrient-free soil like peat moss. Never trigger the traps for fun—it wastes the plant's energy and can kill the leaf. These are sensitive botanical hunters, not toys.
