• qooqie@lemmy.world
    11·
    1 year ago

    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.

  • Alchemy@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    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.

        • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
          4·
          1 year ago

          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@lemmy.worldMEnglish
            4·
            1 year ago

            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.

            • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
              3·
              1 year ago

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

  • Mr. w00t@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

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

    • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
      7·
      1 year ago

      Even a beekeeper gets stung sometimes.

  • lars@lemmy.world
    7·
    1 year ago

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

    • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
      8·
      1 year ago

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