Where to Grow

Outdoors.

Light

Full sun (outdoors). Bright indoor lights are possible but not preferred.

Water

Use only purfied, distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. No tap water. Place the pot in a tray with 0.5 to 1 inch of water. In winter, keep the soil slightly damp.

Soil

Use a 50:50 mix of sphagnum peat moss and coarse silica sand or perlite. Ensure all ingredients are free of fertilizers and minerals.

Containers

Plastic pots are best. Avoid unglazed terra cotta pots to prevent water wicking and mineral leaching. The pot should have holes in the bottom and should be sitting in water.

Feeding

Outdoors, they catch enough insects. Indoors, feed larger insects like houseflies, pill bugs, or spiders occasionally.

Fertilizing

Do not use any fertilizer. The insects the plants feed on are perfect source of fertilizer.

Humidity

Not a concern.

Dormancy (Winter Care)

Dormant from October to March. They may look dead due to shorter daylight and colder temperatures. In the mid-Atlantic, overwinter outdoors with heavy mulch or in a cold frame, or place in an unheated garage with light. Another option is to refrigerate the unpotted plant, though less preferred. Keep soil damp, not wet. They can survive frosts and brief freezes.