Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytrap)

Size 8.5cm

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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

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Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytrap) Care Tips

Care Difficulty
Could Be Fussy
Light Preference
Bright warm spot with direct sunlight 4-6 hours a day.
Temperature
Plant Height
Watering
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.
Humidity
High humidity.
Toxicity
Pet safe — though it's still sensible to keep foliage out of pets' reach to avoid damage
How Does It Grow?
Moderate to fast in growing season growth rate; reaching Up to 10 to 15 cm tall with time; Occasional, to manage dead foliage.