The famous carnivorous plant whose hinged, spine-fringed traps snap shut on insects that brush their trigger hairs. A fascinating bog plant for a sunny windowsill, grown in pure peat with rainwater.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 12 cm H × 12 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula is a slow-growing perennial in the Droseraceae family. It reaches around 12 cm tall and 12 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Venus Flytrap
Venus Flytrap suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
Venus Flytrap does best in acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Venus Flytrap prefers consistently moist soil. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Venus Flytrap after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Venus Flytrap in the garden
Venus Flytrap earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Venus Flytrap sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Venus Flytrap
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