Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap

SKU:
14VAA
$11.95
(107 reviews)

A true American classic. Native to the coastal plains of North Carolina, this plant is often a person's first introduction into carnivorous plants. It's a small plant, rarely growing larger than 4 inches in diameter. As a US-native, this plant grows best outdoors in full sun during the growing season. In winter, it shuts down for a short rest. Growth resumes in spring.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 3 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
• Juvenile plant, acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-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.

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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.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Great Plants as Always

    Posted by Matthew Distefano on November 14, 2024

    I have ordered from this company many times over the years. Plants are healthy and packing is always top notch. Highly recommend.

  • 5
    Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap

    Posted by Tom on October 21, 2024

    I live in the Trenon NJ area. My collection contains six Flytraps which I purchased in September of this year. My current knowledge is mainly derived from Jacob Farin's book, which I'm glad I purchased. It contains a wealth of information. My 6 plants are still in the original supplied 3" pots, sitting in a Tupperware type container. I'm monitoring my plants daily for any changes toward dormancy, but the October temps here have been on the warm side. To date, the one thing that surprised me is how quickly the distilled water evaporates from the bottom water tray. I maintain 1 to 1.5 inches of distilled water in the tray. Going forward, looking into Spring, I need to determine if the flytraps need to be repotted. On the "fun" side my 6 year old Grandson enjoyed "feeding" the flytraps with some bugs we found under some flower pots. My next challenge will be the NJ winter. It's impossible to predict how severe of a winter we'll have.

  • 4
    Small but very pretty

    Posted by Cecilia Garcia on October 11, 2024

    My flytrap went dormant (I hope ) early in the season , I monitor it and can’t wait for spring, here in South Florida.

  • 5
    Lovely

    Posted by Art on September 26, 2024

    I took advantage of the BOGO and got a great deal on 2 beautiful VFTs. Arrived in excellent condition and currently thriving in their new home.

  • 5
    They are beautiful and healthy.

    Posted by Charlene on September 26, 2024

    They are beautiful and healthy. Thank you.

  • 5
    Venus flytrap

    Posted by Lars on September 19, 2024

    I purchased 2 venus flytraps that were packaged Very well and were delivered in top shape considering they traveled across the country!

  • 5
    Great traps!

    Posted by Art on August 19, 2024

    Traps arrived nice, big, and healthy and continue to thrive. Thanks!

  • 5
    Dionaea Muscipula Venus Flytrap

    Posted by Pete Gardino on August 12, 2024

    Arrived in excellent condition. A month later it is thriving.

  • 5
    Very healthy plant

    Posted by TAM LAM on July 26, 2024

    Beautiful and very healthy plant. I appreciate.

  • 5
    Arrived thriving

    Posted by Joe on July 15, 2024

    I have to say the most about the packing. I was worried but it arrived in excellent shape and has been thriving

  • 5
    So far so good

    Posted by Cecilia Garcia on July 10, 2024

    Plant looking good , under SANSI lights 8-12 hours a day inside, using rain water and will seek advice for care in the (South Florida ) winter.

  • 5
    VFT

    Posted by Cole on July 8, 2024

    Excellent flytrap! It flowered as soon as I got it, and I decided to just let it do its thing. It’s beautiful! Packaging and shipping were also top notch.