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ornamentalFamily: DroseraceaeGenus: DionaeaSpecies: muscipula
Cultivar
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula features a basal rosette of leaves, each equipped with sensitive trigger hairs that activate its signature closing mechanism. It thrives in high-humidity, bog-like environments and requires mineral-free water and bright, direct light. This perennial is a marvel of botanical evolution, perfectly adapted to nutrient-poor soils by supplementing its mineral intake through insect capture.
The Venus Flytrap is a fascinating carnivorous plant known for its specialized snap-trap leaves that capture small insects. It is a unique, moisture-loving specimen that makes an intriguing addition to bog-style garden collections.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to very bright filtered light; high intensity is essential for healthy trap coloration.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist to saturated; maintain a shallow tray of mineral-free water beneath the pot at all times.
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Mature size
5-6 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide
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Hardiness
7-9
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Growth habit
basal rosette
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Plant type
carnivorous plant
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Growing note
Use only distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Never use tap water or mineral-rich soil; it requires a peat-based mix without fertilizer.
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Climate note
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures for several months; protect from deep frosts.
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Flower / fruit
Produces tall stalks with white flowers in late spring; removing flowers can preserve energy for foliage growth in younger plants.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to very bright filtered light; high intensity is essential for healthy trap coloration.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Do not fertilize. The plant obtains nutrients through its insect traps; soil-based fertilizers will kill the plant.
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Pruning
Remove dead or blackened traps and leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy and prevent fungal issues.
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Care notes
Use only distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Never use tap water or mineral-rich soil; it requires a peat-based mix without fertilizer.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
5-6 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide
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Growth habit
basal rosette
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Spacing
6-8 inches apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces tall stalks with white flowers in late spring; removing flowers can preserve energy for foliage growth in younger plants.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-9
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Temperature
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures for several months; protect from deep frosts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist to saturated; maintain a shallow tray of mineral-free water beneath the pot at all times.
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Soil
Requires a nutrient-poor, acidic medium such as a mix of long-fiber sphagnum moss and perlite or silica sand.
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Soil pH
3.5-5.0
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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture, especially in bog gardens or specialized trays that prevent the soil from drying out.
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Family
Droseraceae
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Foliage Look
Green, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves with hinged, jaw-like traps lined with stiff, bristly teeth.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are modified into traps at the end of flat petioles; traps possess marginal teeth (cilia) and internal sensory hairs.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, white, five-petaled flowers clustered atop a long, thin, vertical green scape.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers emerge on long, singular, leafless stalks that arise from the center of the rosette; do not confuse traps with flowers.
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Growth Habit Rules
Always maintain a low, clumping, rosette-forming habit; never woody or upright stems.
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Mature Plant Look
Low, radiating cluster of vibrant green traps often tinged with crimson interiors.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense basal rosette with mature traps that may show reddish interior coloration depending on light exposure.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain low profile; leaf petioles should be distinct from the hinged trap mechanism.
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Plant Faqs
How often does a Venus Flytrap need to be watered? Always keep the soil moist and the pot in a shallow saucer of distilled or rainwater. Can I grow this indoors? Yes, provided you have a very bright, sunny windowsill or a dedicated plant light. Does the Venus Flytrap need fertilizer? No, never fertilize as it is highly sensitive to minerals; it gets nutrients from insects.
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Root Look
Fine, white to light brown fibrous roots suitable for wet, acidic media.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, fibrous moss-based substrate; look for clean, moisture-wicking peat or sphagnum.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact rosette of miniature traps appearing in a plug or tray format.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny leaves with very small developing traps, often displaying light green stems and immature coloration.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Venus Flytrap. This is Venus Flytrap, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Venus Flytrap become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future bog garden or specialized container display you want to create. These incredible plants feature specialized snap-traps that react to touch, serving as a unique and active ornamental feature that stands out in any collection. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot using a high-quality, mineral-free sphagnum moss mix, and later move it to a permanent bog container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the unique world of the Venus Flytrap, a remarkable carnivorous plant with specialized snap-traps. Learn the essential care needed to help this fascinating bog plant thrive in your indoor environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Venus Flytrap Dionaea muscipula
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