Venus Fly Trap
- Family-Owned & Operated
- Hand Selected from our jungle to yours
- Individually wrapped with care to ensure safe delivery
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
Venus Flytrap is one of the most fascinating carnivorous plants in the world, known for its unique ability to capture insects with its specialized snapping leaves. Native to the bogs of North and South Carolina, this incredible plant features vibrant green foliage with hinged traps that add a fun and interactive element to any plant collection. Perfect for curious plant lovers, the Venus Flytrap is a captivating addition to windowsills, terrariums, and carnivorous plant collections.
Plant Care Tips:
- Light: Requires bright light to thrive. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, or use a strong grow light indoors to encourage healthy growth and vibrant traps.
- Water: Use only distilled water, reverse osmosis water, or rainwater. Keep the growing medium consistently moist by placing the pot in a shallow tray of water. Avoid tap water, as minerals can harm the plant.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels and naturally grows in moist, bog-like environments.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 65ยฐF and 85ยฐF during active growth. Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to stay healthy long-term.
- Soil: Requires a nutrient-poor, acidic soil mix such as a combination of sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Avoid regular potting soil, as added nutrients can damage the roots.
- Feeding: Venus Flytraps catch insects naturally when grown outdoors. Indoors, they can occasionally be fed small insects such as flies or ants. Avoid triggering traps unnecessarily, as each trap has a limited lifespan.
- Growth Pattern: Produces new traps from a central rosette and may produce small white flowers during its growing season. Mature plants can multiply through division over time.
You will be receiving aย Venus Flytrap similar to the ones shown in this listing. It is sold thoroughly rooted, in a 2-inch pot, packed with love & care. You will receive a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your jungle.
Every plant is carefully packed by our team here at Orange Lake Nursery for its journey to you.
We take extra care to protect your plants in transit so they arrive ready to settle into their new home.
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