Dionaea muscipula

Also Known As

Venus Fly Trap

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

8a-11

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Dionaea muscipula plant details

Dionaea muscipula is an evergreen perennial carnivorous aquatic with green and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dionaea muscipula

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dionaea muscipula

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, is every child's favourite carnivorous plant. Husbands can also be entertained for hours. Venus flytraps are cute little bog denizens that grow in nutrient poor soils. They have evolved the ability to acquire the nutrients they need by capturing insects with their quickly closing, claw-like pads which are modified leaves. Grow in full sun sitting in a dish of water. Can be grown as a houseplant as well. Photo courtesy: Wikipedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus Fly-Trap, is a carnivorous plant that displays green traps that mature to a bronze or deep burgundy color. The bi-lobed leaf traps snap shut when the short, stiff hairs are touched. Carnivorous plants survive best in containers. Plant and grow in moist to wet soil mix: 50% peat moss, 50% perlite. Water with pure, low mineral water. Do not fertilize or force feed.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Witness the revenge of the plant kingdom. We all know that bugs eat plants but it seems almost a violation of natural order for a plant to eat bugs. The reddish interior of the lobes serves as the main attraction to the insects which the plant devours. No insects around the house? See what happens when you touch the inner lobe with a pencil point. For successful culture, keep in a saucer with water at all times and in a bright location.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

The classic Carnivore. Lures insects in, "teeth" prevent them from escaping, and then when they hit the trigger, the plant closes and absorbs them. Allow to slightly dry between waterings. No fertilizer. Winter hardy. Can also be grown indoors.

By: Cactus Jungle

Insects are attracted to the reddish interior lobes of the fly traps, causing the traps to close and capture the insect. Likes sun and always moist, growing to approx 1-2" tall with a minimum temp of 35 degrees in winter and should be kept above 60 degrees during summer. Do not fertilize. A neat and fun plant to grow.