Dionaea muscipula - Venus Flytrap [carnivorous]
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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) (Ellis): This carnivorous bog plant is so named because of its leaves, which are shaped like the clam the mythical Venus emerged from when she was born. Like that myth, these leaves contain a deadly attractant of their own. A sweet smell draws small insects into the leaves, which snap closed. The insect is then digested over the course of a few days. It's native to the bogs of the Carolinas here in the USA but are world renown for their predatory nature. These plants ship fully rooted in a 3" pot.
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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) (Ellis): This carnivorous bog plant is so named because of its leaves, which are shaped like the clam the mythical Venus emerged from when she was born. Like that myth, these leaves contain a deadly attractant of their own. A sweet smell draws small insects into the leaves, which snap closed. The insect is then digested over the course of a few days. It's native to the bogs of the Carolinas here in the USA but are world renown for their predatory nature. These plants ship fully rooted in a 3" pot.
Please note: These plants are not succulents and cannot handle any drought. Keep the soil consistently moist with pure water. The dissolved minerals in tap water will kill these plants in time. Use distilled water.
General care: Try using a tray with 1" of water in the bottom to keep the plants consistently moist. Be sure to use a peat heavy soil mixture because these plants love acid soils. A 3:1 ratio of peat moss to perlite is a great mix. These plants prefer full sun. They also prefer being outside. Be sure to allow it to get cold in the winter and enter into dormancy. An unheated greenhouse or garage is perfect.
Product Size
3.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 8 (10F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Outdoor - Full Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe, Good Outdoor Grower
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Large prey items, like crickets, tend to rot traps. Ideally, you would want to feed ants, flies, spiders and other smaller arthropods. If you have trouble finding or catching these, you can always try growing your plant outside. Flytraps are more than capable of luring and catching their own prey and are hardy down to zone 8. Fortunately, flytraps are great at replacing rotted traps with proper care. Even healthy plants are constantly cycling through traps.
Your plant may not be a lost cause. The first step is to make sure your plant's needs are being met (lots of pure water, acidic soil, lots of light). If they are, then trim the bloom stalk off. Flytraps slow down their growth while blooming and cutting the bloom stalk allows it to focus on its leaves. Don't worry about feeding at the moment. Flytraps don't need a lot of prey to survive.
Your plant may not be a lost cause. The first step is to make sure your plant's needs are being met (lots of pure water, acidic soil, lots of light). If they are, then trim the bloom stalk off. Flytraps slow down their growth while blooming and cutting the bloom stalk allows it to focus on its leaves. Don't worry about feeding at the moment. Flytraps don't need a lot of prey to survive.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
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Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
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Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.
LOW INDOOR LIGHT
- Can grow indoors without direct sun.
- Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
- There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…
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Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.
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35%-70% isopropyl alcohol works well for killing both mealybugs and spider mites. Spray the affected plant thoroughly, and keep spraying daily until you see no more evidence of pests. General pest prevention strategies include:
- Using very gritty succulent soil and pots with drainage holes
- Providing lots of sunlight and airflow
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