Hi Su, yes dead flies are ok to feed to pitcher plants!

Hi Steve, yes dried mealworms are ok to feed Venus flytraps!

Hi Amy, betta fish flakes and bloodworms can still work for feeding young pitchers although they may need to be ground up first and fed using an eyedropper. You can see an example of this in the pitcher plant section of our other article: https://curiousplant.com/how-to-feed-carnivorous-plants/

What can I feed my picture plant as they are still very young

Hi Sue, the quantity depends on the size and type of pitcher but generally one or two flecks is ok to start with for a mature pitcher. After feeding, it’s good to observe the pitcher for a few days afterward to ensure burning or mold doesn’t become an issue. Based on this, some of the food can either be removed if necessary or the quantity increased slowly for subsequent feedings if the pitchers seem to be handling it well.

Hi Justine, sprinkling them dry or making a paste will both work. We have another article that covers some of the various methods here: https://curiousplant.com/how-to-feed-carnivorous-plants/