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Dionaea muscipula 9cm H10cm

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Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus Flytrap, is one of the most iconic carnivorous plants in the world. Famous for its jaw-like traps that snap shut on unsuspecting insects, this small but dramatic plant adds fascination and movement to any collection. Despite its exotic appearance, it is straightforward to care for when its natural bog-like conditions are provided.

Full Botanical Name: Dionaea muscipula
Common Names: Venus Flytrap, Fly Trap Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Coastal wetlands of North and South Carolina, USA
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found in nutrient-poor, acidic peat bogs with full sun, high humidity, and consistently wet but oxygen-poor soil; depends on capturing insects for nutrients

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Requires very bright light and ideally 4–6 hours of direct sun daily. Indoors, use strong grow lights if natural light is insufficient.

Ideal Room: Sunrooms, bright kitchens, south-facing windowsills, or under grow lights in plant rooms

Feeding: Feeds itself by catching insects—no fertiliser needed or recommended. Do not trigger traps for fun, as it wastes energy.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well to normal household levels if soil moisture is correct.

Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C in the growing season; requires a cool winter dormancy around 5–10°C for 3–4 months.

Watering: Use only rainwater, distilled water, or RO water. Keep soil constantly moist; use the tray method during active growth. Never allow soil to dry out completely.

Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — harmless if touched; traps close slowly and cannot injure pets or children.

Soil Type: Carnivorous plant mix only—typically sphagnum peat moss with perlite or pure long-fibre sphagnum. Never use regular potting soil.

Propagation: Division during repotting, leaf pullings, or seed (slow); divisions are the easiest method

Eventual Height and Spread: 10–15 cm tall and wide; forms multiple rosettes over time

Growth Rate: Moderate; faster in strong light and proper seasonal dormancy

Pests and Treatment: Can be affected by aphids or fungus gnats; treat with carnivorous-plant-safe insecticide or biological controls

Repotting: Once a year in early spring; use fresh carnivorous plant substrate and a plastic pot to retain moisture

Pruning: Remove blackened traps and leaves to encourage new growth

Air Purification: Limited; valued more for insect control and curiosity

Folklore: Historically viewed as a “living monster plant,” early botanists believed it symbolised nature’s hidden intelligence and adaptive power

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