Dionaea Muscipula

Also Known As

The "Venus Fly Trap"

Introduction

Probably everyone's idea of a "proper" carnivorous plant, and the first such plant a collector grows. It certainly was with me.

Native to a small area of North and South Carolina, in the USA

How To Grow

Most importantly, and like most carnivorous plants, needs to be kept very moist (use rainwater only) in acidic conditions - ideally sphagnum moss. Do not be tempted to use ordinary potting compost, as this will kill your plant.

Light levels affect the speed of the trap mechanism - low light levels mean slow trap speeds.

My Plant

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