How does one disable a flytrap

How does one disable a flytrap#344254

By PlanT640847401 -  Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:23 pm
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- Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:23 pm #344254

How can I make my plant not close when a bug lands on it

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Re: How does one disable a flytrap#344255

By Artchic528 -  Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:38 pm
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- Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:38 pm #344255

Why would you want to do that? It's the primary way the plant gets it's nitrates etc. It's also the main reason most people buy the plants in the first place. Besides, you can't stop a flytrap's bloodlust. They just are that way.

If you don't want insects to be eaten by your plant, then get a nice fern or marigolds.

TL/DR, you can't. Get marigolds instead.

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Re: How does one disable a flytrap#344259

By nimbulan -  Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:19 pm
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- Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:19 pm #344259

You can stop it, though only temporarily. Many anesthetics actually work on plants and will block the signals that trigger trap closure in flytraps.

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Re: How does one disable a flytrap#344289

By PlanT640847401 -  Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:26 am
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- Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:26 am #344289

I mean for photos

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