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Dionaea Muscipula 12cm H12cm

Dionaea Muscipula 12cm H12cm

£18.00 GBP
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Dionaea muscipula, the iconic Venus Flytrap, is one of the most recognisable carnivorous plants in the world. Its snap-trap leaves actively catch insects, making it both educational and visually captivating.

  • Full Botanical Name: Dionaea muscipula
  • Common Names: Venus Flytrap
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: United States (North and South Carolina)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Nutrient-poor bogs with high light and seasonal dormancy

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Very bright light; some direct sun essential.
  • Ideal Room: Bright windowsills, conservatories
  • Feeding: Feeds on insects; never feed manually
  • Humidity: Moderate to high
  • Ideal Temperature: 20–30°C (requires winter dormancy)
  • Watering: Rainwater or distilled water only; keep standing in shallow water
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
  • Soil Type: Carnivorous plant compost (peat/sand mix)
  • Propagation: Division or seed
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 10–15 cm
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Aphids, fungus gnats
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years
  • Pruning: Remove blackened traps
  • Air Purification: Low
  • Folklore: Symbol of curiosity, intelligence, and natural wonder
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