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.
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.
So, I got this flytrap in early April and it is very small, but very happy. I figured that it was just coming out of dormancy, but as soon as I set it outside, it's started growing like it's the middle of summer even though Salt Lake City still gets pretty cold in Spring. I thought there was trouble when what looked like a deformed leaf startin swelling, but I now recognize it as flower stalk!
'Nuff said
My Venus flytrap arrived in perfect condition,on time! I was a bit shocked about the small size, but it's long spring leaves are popping out every where. No regrets for this awesome purchase.
arrived in good health
They were small, I thought, (but I'm also used to buying them not right after dormancy in winter, and also from Home Depot-- whereas they're at their prime...for a few days...then that's it). I was pleasantly surprised to see how many there were! They also began growing very fast indeed! I realized the hard way that my location/housing arrangement isn't the optimal setting for these little guys to thrive... so I'll certainly be ordering some more in the future when that all changes. But they got here in a fast manner, they were undamaged in the packaging, and even came with extra care instructions. Overall, incredibly impressive!
They came packaged very well. No problems so far. Can't wait until they start growing.
Great - bonus points ?
Very nice, very red and is growing.
This plant is thriving! I followed the clear instructions on the papers that shipped with the order, and it's doing great!
Arrived well packed and in perfect condition. Very cute, pretty, and healthy little plant that I'm enjoying a lot. Very satisfied with purchase!
Package safe, marked clearly. Arrived perfect.
