Carnivorous plant, Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula
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Details of the Dionaea muscipula
Details of the Dionaea muscipula
Adult Dionaea muscipula sent with its original pot and substrate.
Please note that the carnivorous plants you receive may not be identical in size and appearance to those shown on the
Pictures.
The winter expedition of the carnivorous plant
The winter expedition of the carnivorous plant
Adult Dionaea muscipula sent in its original pot, rest assured, they will be well protected during shipping. You can see our article on shipping and packaging here
How to take care of your carnivorous plant
How to take care of your carnivorous plant
- In winter, keep the substrate moist. Withstands short frosts down to -5°C as long as temperatures rise above freezing during the day.
- In summer, immerse the pot in 3 cm of water or more, depending on the height of the pot. This plant greatly appreciates full sun and can withstand high temperatures of up to over 32°C.
When well acclimated to its environment, it can also withstand high temperatures up to 40°C. - Water only with rainwater, reverse osmosis water, water
demineralized (fragrance-free) or Zerowater (check quality
water supply in your area).
You can also see the guide How to maintain my carnivorous plant
Description de la plante carnivore
Dionaea muscipula , also called the carnivorous plant "Dionaea flycatcher", is a unique species in the plant kingdom.
Native to North America, it is distinguished by its leaves modified into formidable traps, ready to close abruptly as soon as an insect ventures into them. These traps, resembling jaws, are equipped with small sensitive hairs which, when stimulated by an insect, trigger a mechanism. The jaws close quickly, trapping the prey inside, then secreting digestive enzymes to break down the insect and absorb its essential nutrients. This unique ability to catch and digest live prey makes the Venus flytrap an extraordinary example of adaptation and survival in nutrient-poor environments.
Care instructions:
Temperature: Dionaea muscipula can withstand temperatures exceeding 40°C in summer and resist frosts down to -10°C in winter.
Water: For watering, it is recommended to opt for a capillary method, taking care to constantly maintain a water level of at least 3 cm, using rainwater, demineralized or osmosis.
Light: Full sun or near a sunny window to ensure optimal growth. If natural light is insufficient, consider using suitable artificial lighting, including LEDs.
Dormancy: Requires a dormant period from September until late February early March depending on the region. Leaf growth will be slowed, most leaves will turn black and die back to smaller leaves during this period. Leave them outside in full sun, always in a soaked substrate. You can learn more about care here.
Substrate: Choose a substrate with blond sphagnum peat moss mixed with perlite. (We recommend a mixture of 50% peat and 50% perlite.) You can also find a special substrate designed for carnivorous plants in our online shop here.