Venus flytraps and other carnivorous plants

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Taking care of a Venus flytrap

A greenhouse at Cal State Fullerton is home to thousands of carnivorous plants, including hundreds of Venus flytraps. The exotic plants have become readily available at garden centers and discount stores, but like those goldfish won at a charity bazaar, the Venus flytrap can be difficult to keep alive.