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• Soil: Venus flytraps require a nutrient-poor and well-draining soil mix. Combine equal parts of sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand, which can be found at local gardening stores or online. To help with drainage and prevent the soil from compacting, you can add a layer of small stones or gravel at the bottom of the pot before adding the soil mix.

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• Water: Venus flytraps need consistently moist soil, but they are sensitive to minerals and salts found in tap water. Use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral build-ups. Alternatively, you can also use chlorine remover concentrate to remove harmful substance and heavy metals in the tap water. Fill a tray with water and place the pot in it, allowing the soil to absorb water from the bottom. You can reuse a clean plastic food container as a water tray. Monitor the water level, and never let the soil dry out completely. It'll be the best if you can grow the plant a net pot with flowing water below it. 

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• Light: Venus flytraps require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place your plant near a sunny window or outdoors if you have access to a balcony or yard. If sunlight is insufficient, consider using LED grow lights as an alternative. You can set up a simple DIY grow light system with a desk lamp and a full-spectrum LED bulb for at least 12 hours a day.

• Temperature: Although Venus flytraps are native to temperate regions, they can adapt to Singapore's warm climate. Daytime temperatures between 22-35°C are suitable. However, if the key to keep a healthy plant is to keep it's roots as cool around 22-28°C as you are able to. 

• Dormancy: Venus flytraps are often thought to have a natural dormancy period during winter, but that is not true. In Singapore, where temperatures remain warm year-round, the plant can grow all year round without the need for dormancy as we do not experience winter. (Note: if someone is selling you a plant that does not require dormancy, it's not it's been modified, it's because it won't be needing on in the first place.)

• Feeding: Like all plants, Venus flytrap requires nutrients to grow. Avoid the temptation to feed them with non-insect food like meat or cheese, as this can harm the plant. To supplement their diet, use dried bloodworms, crickets, or small insects. Never overfeed your plant, as this can cause the traps to blacken and die.

• Pot size and repotting: Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the root system, as Venus flytraps do not require a lot of space to grow. However, they do need a deep pot to accommodate their long roots. Opt for a pot that is 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) deep. Repot your Venus flytrap every 1-2 years to refresh the soil and provide room for root growth.