What's eating my fused tooth venus flytrap?

Fused Tooth Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula 'Fused Tooth') is an indoor novelty cultivar sharing all typical Dionaea pest vulnerabilities. Spider mites cause the most damage in heated, dry homes. Fungus gnat larvae destroy rhizomes in wet sphagnum, and aphids target flower stalks in spring.

Pale stippling on trap lobes with silvery webbing near the crown; affected traps stay open or turn black prematurely Raise humidity to 60%+, submerge pot in distilled water for 48 hours repeated weekly; apply diluted insecticidal soap spray to crown if webbing persists

Root and rhizome destruction in saturated media; plant wilts from the base upward despite adequate moisture Drench with BTi biological larvicide; improve drainage and allow brief drying between tray-watering cycles; repot into fresh sphagnum if root damage is severe

Soft clusters on flower stalks and developing traps; honeydew promotes sooty mould on trap surfaces Dab infested areas with isopropyl alcohol; remove flower stalks entirely (standard care practice); rinse the crown with distilled water spray