3 Small Live Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula)

Bring a touch of the extraordinary to your home or garden with small live Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula)!

These fascinating carnivorous plants are not only unique in appearance but also serve a functional purpose by capturing and digesting insects. Venus Flytraps are easy to care for and make a striking addition to any plant collection.

Specifications for Small Live Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula):

• Species: Dionaea muscipula
• Plant Size: Small, ideal for pots or terrariums
• Light Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight
• Watering: Use distilled, rain, or deionized water; keep soil consistently moist
• Humidity: High; ideal for terrariums
• Soil Type: Nutrient-poor, well-draining mix (sphagnum peat moss and perlite/sand)
• Feeding: Occasional feeding of small insects; plant also catch prey naturally
• Dormancy: Requires winter dormancy at cooler temperatures (45–50 °F)
• Repotting: Every 1-2 years in fresh soil

Care Instructions:

1. Light: Venus Flytraps require bright, indirect sunlight. A sunny windowsill is ideal, or supplement with artificial lighting if natural light is insufficient.

2. Watering: Use only distilled water, rainwater, or deionized water. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid using tap water, as it contains minerals that can harm the plant.

3. Humidity: Venus Flytraps thrive in high humidity environments. Consider using a humidity tray or growing the plant in a terrarium to maintain adequate moisture levels.

4. Soil: Plant in a mixture of sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand, ensuring the soil is nutrient-poor and well-draining.

5. Feeding: While Venus Flytraps can capture their own prey, you can occasionally feed them small insects like flies or ants if they are kept indoors. Avoid overfeeding, as this can harm the plant.

6. Dormancy: Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period. Reduce watering and allow the plant to rest in cooler temperatures (around 45-50°F) for 2-3 months.

7. Potting: Repot your Venus Flytrap every 1-2 years in fresh, appropriate soil to maintain its health and vigor.

Please note: Every flytrap will arrive bareroot and with a small amount of long fibered sphagnum moss that has been wet wrapped around its roots. I will minimize the amount of disturbance to their roots.