This variety of flytrap produces upright yellow traps. The mouths of the traps have a splash of reddish orange. It grows very vigorously and sends up multiple traps at once. It also produces larger than normal traps when it matures, up to 1 1/2 inches. Because of the long petioles, the leaves flop over due to the weight of the large traps. This is probably why it was called King Henry!
This batch are divisions from a 10-year old colony that we divided in spring. You can watch us divide the colony on our YouTube channel.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 5 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Divisions from a 10-year old colony! (See fourth photo.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Appearance changes with the seasons at the time of shipping. See below for more information.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with few traps.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Still waking up. Fully developed traps will gradually appear.
• June-August: Full display of traps.
• September: Plant is slowing down. Upright traps start to drop.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer traps. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned traps are cut off.
Looks very strong and healthy :) They all do. We are VERY pleased with our purchase. My husband and I bought 7 plants all together, and they arrived so well packaged. Some real love in it, we could tell. ALL 7 are doing very well and getting ready to be re~potted soon. We are def going to be purchasing from you again Thank You :)
The little guy arrived safe and healthy
The king was packed beautifully, and arrived perfect condition. It is out with my other plants but I think it doesn't like the change to much because the color changed I bit, the green almost appeared frost bit after only a few days. I will not worry until next spring.
Got a flytrap from here came in perfect condition, perfect instructions, and a perfect plant. I will be buying from here again garunteed. :)
This flytrap arrived in excellent condition. It has grown many new traps which catch bugs as soon as they open. The plant seems very happy and is thriving. Very pleased with this plant.
When I was a kid I had a Flytrap and never had any luck with it. It die by the third week...Glad I got the First Video that GrowCarnivorousplants.com offers because I was just doing all wrong. This plant are easy to grow. I love them they been growing great and having their fill of bugs that just come right to them...waiting for next year to see how big they will be after dormancy.
WOW, didn't realize the traps were so big, really lives up to the name. Can't believe how well packed it was. One trap also had a mosquito already in there. super cute :)
Plant arrived very well packaged and healthy. Has already put out quite a bit of growth within the last 2-3 weeks.
Because "Vigorous" just isn't adequate... after a re-pot, I expected a couple of weeks of "not much". Boy was I wrong! It's nothing to see 4 to 7 new leaves coming up from the peaty depths on these guys. Very hearty appetite as well. Seems that when a new trap opens, it's sealed shut the next day with a new delicacy grasped within it's lips! King Henry was said to be a man of voracious appetite. A perfect name for this Dionaea.
My King Henry Flytrap arrived shortly after I placed my order. The plant was very healthy looking with 4 large traps. Some were closed because they had trapped some insects while still at the plant nursery. My plant is doing exceptionally well! It has many new traps .Just be sure to use either distilled water or rainwater. Tap water will NOT WORK!! I strongly recommend ordering from this company! You will be happy with your plants!
Packaging was excellent and it arrived in excellent shape with traps already open. After one month it has adapted well and is flourishing. Smaller then the plants I used to get from Northrop's 35+ years ago but times change... lol. I used to grow VFTs (as well as many sundews and pitchers) a long time ago when I lived in North Carolina so I had to get one even though I live in Hawaii now. I may even order one more and if I can keep them dormant in the fridge for the winter, I will try to branch out.
My king Henry is growing awesomely. When Will I Need To Transplant My Flytrap. I'm looking for a king sundew. I love your quality of your plants. Shipping time was excellent. Thanks for helping me out.
