Dionaea muscipula

Venus Flytrap

Expert careTerrestrialNon-toxic10–30 cm

A carnivorous plant with hinged leaf traps that snap shut when trigger hairs on the inner surface are touched. It catches insects to supplement the nutrient-poor soil it grows in naturally. It needs bright light, mineral-free water, and consistently moist peat. It does best in open or ventilated terrariums, as stagnant moisture can cause rot.

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Care

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)Direct light

Humidity

Medium (40–60%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
10°C – 30°C

Soil

Peat moss(preferred)Sandy

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

3.5 – 6

Appearance

Growth habit

Rosette

Leaf shape

LobedToothed

Leaf texture

Smooth

Distribution

Propagation

No description available.