Dionaea 'Venus Fly Trap'

Dionaea muscipula, also known as Venus Fly Trap, is one of the best known carnivorous plant—native to South and North Carolina!

When insects disturb the tactile hairs inside the upper surface of the folded leaves or "mouth" the hinged halves of the leaf snap shut, trapping its prey inside. The plant stimulates a digestive flow of enzymes once the prey is detected. Following the digestion of the prey, the nutrients are absorbed and the leaf resets to its open position.

Please Note: This is an endangered species that cannot be legally collected from the wild. 

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Venus Fly Traps require bright, direct sunlight for 6+ hours daily, or 12-16 hours under strong horticultural grow lights, though they can tolerate less. 

During dormancy, light needs are reduced to 10-12 hours a day, or none at all in cold, dark conditions. Insufficient light results in pale, elongated leaves and weak traps.

This plant requires high humidity, as well as wet, sandy, soil and sun to partial shade. Wonder why this plant is atop a cup of water? Because you should never let the soil dry out! Mimicking the boggy conditions these plants are typically found in. 

The roots on these plants are very sensitive, we do not suggest adding amendments to this plant for fear of root burn. Instead, create your own potting mix with sand, moss, and pearlite, for aeration and retaining moisture.