Question
When you feed blood worms to butterworts do you feed them dried or re-hydrate them first?  I've done it both ways but I'm not sure which is the best way for the plant.

Answer
Hi Patricia,

Definitely hydrate first.  When they are dry the plants don't always start secreting enzymes.  If they are wet, however, the proteins and other compounds stimulate the glands.  I like to swish them around a little on the leaves too since insects moving tend to stimulate the glands too.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.growcarnivorousplants.com