Carnivorous plant, Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula 'Whale'
Dionaea muscipula 'Whale'
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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 'Whale' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap which has very distinct characteristics.
Official cultivar registered with ICPS.
Maintenance tips :
Temperature: Between 15°C and 40°C, can withstand freezing temperatures down to -10°C, but only for short periods with positive daytime temperatures.
Water: For watering, I recommend that you opt for a capillary method, making sure to constantly maintain a water level of at least 3 cm, using rain, demineralized or osmosis water.
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 period of dormancy from September until the end of February and beginning of March depending on the region. Leaf growth will be slowed, most leaves will turn black and die to make way for smaller leaves during this time. Leave them outside in full sun, always in a soggy substrate. You can learn more about proper care here.
Substrate: Choose a substrate with blond sphagnum peat mixed with perlite. (I recommend a mixture of 50% peat and 50% perlite.) You can also find a special substrate designed for carnivorous plants in our online store here.