Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula): Known for its distinctive leaves that resemble a clam shell, the Venus Flytrap is named after the mythical shell from which Venus was said to have emerged. These leaves serve a lethal purpose, emitting a sweet scent that lures unsuspecting insects. Once an insect touches the trigger hairs inside, the leaves snap shut, trapping the prey to be digested over several days. Native to the bogs of the Carolinas, this fascinating plant is renowned worldwide for its carnivorous behavior. Each Venus Flytrap ships fully rooted in a 3 pot, ready to thrive.

***PLEASE NOTE: This plant must be watered with filtered, distilled, or R.O. water. Tap water will likely kill this plant***

Venus Fly Traps attract bugs by secreting a sweet nectar. If the bug touches a trigger hair twice, the plant will close its trap. The insect’s movement will cause the trap to seal, and its digestive enzymes will dissolve the bug’s soft tissue. After about a week, the trap will reopen to attract new visitors.

Thrives in bright indirect to direct sunlight, during the growing months your plant must be exposed to full sun.

Prefers moist soil. We recommend watering with filtered or distilled water. Venus Fly Traps need to be watered with mineral free water in order to thrive.

Your plant will go dormant during the winter if exposed to cold, even while its dormant you will need to keep the soil moist. Make sure to clip all the dead leaves around spring to promote the growth of your plant.