Venus Flytrap Dionaea Mix of 4
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- Description History of the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula is one of the best-known carnivorous houseplants and comes from the moist, nutrient-poor soils of the coastal regions of North and South Carolina (USA). Its spectacular trap leaves snap shut in a flash as soon as prey such as insects touch… More
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History of the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula is one of the best-known carnivorous houseplants and comes from the moist, nutrient-poor soils of the coastal regions of North and South Carolina (USA). Its spectacular trap leaves snap shut in a flash as soon as prey such as insects touch the fine trigger hairs. This fascinating adaptation makes it one of the most exciting plants for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Care as a houseplant:
- Light: Bright, direct sunlight for at least 4–6 hours a day.
- Temperature: Ideally 20–30 °C during the growing season.
- Humidity: Moderate to high; occasional misting can help.
- Substrate: Special carnivorous plant soil (nutrient-poor, peat-free, free-draining).
- Watering: Only lime-free water (rainwater or distilled water); keep the substrate constantly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
- Feeding: No fertiliser needed – the plant feeds itself by catching insects.
- Special features: An extraordinary houseplant that actively catches prey, which makes it unique.
Care as a terrarium plant:
- Light: Very bright with direct sunlight or strong plant LEDs in the terrarium.
- Temperature: Ideally 22–28 °C during growth.
- Humidity: High (60–80 %), but good air circulation is needed to prevent mould.
- Substrate: Carnivorous plant soil with sphagnum moss for a permanently moist environment.
- Water: Use rainwater or distilled water; keep permanently moist, but not wet.
- Winter dormancy: Also necessary in a terrarium – lower the temperature to 5–10 °C and greatly reduce watering.
Summer care (keeping outdoors)
In summer, the Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula can be kept outdoors very successfully:
- Location: Sunny, but protect from extreme midday heat.
- Weather: Choose a sheltered spot, as strong winds can damage the delicate traps.
- Water: Always keep moist with rainwater or distilled water – never let it dry out.
- Feeding behaviour: Outdoors it catches enough insects by itself, so no additional feeding is necessary.
- Bringing it back indoors: Move it back to a sheltered place before the first cold nights.
Winter care:
In winter, the Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula needs a dormant period:
- Temperature: 5–10 °C (cool spot, e.g. an unheated room or garage with daylight).
- Water: Water less, but do not let the substrate dry out.
- Light: Less light required, but not a completely dark spot.
- Leaves: Many traps die off – this is normal. The plant puts out new growth in spring.
Whether as a houseplant, in a terrarium or outdoors in summer – the Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula is a fascinating plant with unique behaviour and needs a winter rest to stay healthy in the long term.
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