Dionaea Muscipula Carnivorous Plant - Venus Flytrap

Meet the Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytrap)

Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is a carnivorous flowering plant native to the subtropical wetlands of North Carolina and South Carolina on the East Coast of the United States. It evolved in nutrient-poor, boggy soils, developing its iconic hinged leaf “traps” to capture insects for additional nutrients. Sensitive hair-like structures inside each trap trigger the lobes to snap shut when touched, an extraordinary adaptation that has made this species one of the most fascinating and recognisable plants in the world.

Why You'll Love It

• Love unusual, conversation-starting plants
• Have a bright spot to show it off
• Appreciate plants with personality
• Don’t mind giving a little extra attention

Growing & Care

Bright warm spot with direct sunlight 4-6 hours a day. Never allow this plant to dry out. Place pot in a saucer of water. Use distilled water or ideally rainwater. Avoid flooding the top of the soil with water- water from below in a dish is best. High humidity. Insects. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 15 to 20 cm wide and a height of Up to 10 to 15 cm tall with time.

Repotting

Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite in a ratio of 1:1.

A Few Things to Watch For

• Dry soil
• Dark spots
• Tap water
• Being poked and prodded