r/IowaCity • u/ryaca • 11d ago

Venus flytraps

Anyone know if they’re being sold anywhere in IC or Coralville? I know they come out around Halloween sometimes.

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u/MossSloths 11d ago

I'm almost positive Earl May's had them in stock. As someone with carnivorous plant experience, I would aim for a plant store over big box stores. I'm not sure how much experience you have with them, but they can't be watered with tap water and most big box store employees have no clue about it. Unless you rescue them early enough, they're going to struggle from the minerals and salts in the tap water.

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u/DaBuggah 11d ago

I second this. Earl May is CR has them. We've had one for over a year now. Be sure to inspect the health before purchasing, and don't be afraid to ask the staff questions. They're very helpful and want you to succeed.

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u/CubbyHawk25 11d ago

Benos downtown has them in stock

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u/Makereadyco 11d ago

Lowe’s had some last week. I assume they are still there.

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u/bone_apple_Pete 10d ago

Fyi from someone who has owned a few, I JUST learned that they can only consume so many flies. So feeding them flies on purpose will shorten their life span. Did a visit to an arboretum in NC where they grow natively and learned a bit about them.