Venus Fly Trap. A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by trapping insects (lured by nectar) in its modified leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Half-hardy.
Dionaea muscipula ‘Venus Fly Trap’
A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by trapping insects (lured by nectar) in its modified leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Dionaea |
|---|---|
| Species | muscipula |
| Varietry | 'Venus Fly Trap' |
| Common Name | Venus Fly Trap |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Pinch out flowerheads as they appear, Water with rain water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot using a lime free compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Seed, Division |
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