Venus Flytrap New Traps Black: Check Water Minerals

Second VFT: new young traps black/dead, rest of leaf green. 50/50 peat/perlite, full sun, hose water (no softener/sterilization). Grand Island, NE. Sunny/warm weeks.

Expert Answer: Test Tap Water

Jacob Farin: using tap water? Check minerals—must be <50 ppm. Symptoms match mineral damage. Switch to bottled distilled until tested. Watch DVD Vol. 1 for water discussion.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin