Life Hack: I bought a Venus flytrap plant — how do I keep it alive and should I feed it flies?

If you are keen to pick one up for your home after seeing this year's John Lewis advert, here’s what you need to know...

The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that is famous for its teeth-like leaves which trap insects to devour them for nutrients.

After its starring role in this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert, sales of Venus flytrap plants have skyrocketed.

Media reports indicate Venus flytrap sales have jumped 40% in Britain since the TV advert aired and Irish plant stores and garden centres are likely to see a similar trend.