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Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth'

Also Known As

  • Venus fly trap

Plant type

carnivorous

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth' plant details

Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen carnivorous with green and red foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. 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 'Big Mouth'

Plant type: carnivorous
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Gardening facts about Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth' plant

How to Grow Dionaea muscipula 'Big Mouth'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • lean
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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