Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry'

Plant type

perennial, carnivorous, aquatic

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry' plant details

Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial carnivorous aquatic with chartreuse and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry'

Plant type: perennial carnivorous aquatic
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dionaea 'King Henry' is a carnivorous Venus Fly-Trap plant that displays bright green stems and larger traps with red interiors. 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.