Product Details
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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
Recommended Light Conditions
Outdoor - Full Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Good Outdoor Grower
