Dionaea muscipula Clumping Cultivar
venus fly trap
Description
Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the 'Venus Flytrap', is a fascinating carnivorous plant. This species is native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina, and it is very unique. The distinguishing feature of the Venus Flytrap is its trap-like leaves, which snap shut to capture insects. This is a clumping cultivar. To cultivate a Venus Flytrap, plant it in a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite and provide plenty of sunlight. Water with distilled or rainwater. The leaves will often turn red in sunlight. Its remarkable adaptation to a carnivorous lifestyle makes it a captivating subject for both plant enthusiasts and scientists alike, offering a glimpse into the wonders of the natural world.
Description
Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the 'Venus Flytrap', is a fascinating carnivorous plant. This species is native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina, and it is very unique. The distinguishing feature of the Venus Flytrap is its trap-like leaves, which snap shut to capture insects. This is a clumping cultivar. To cultivate a Venus Flytrap, plant it in a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite and provide plenty of sunlight. Water with distilled or rainwater. The leaves will often turn red in sunlight. Its remarkable adaptation to a carnivorous lifestyle makes it a captivating subject for both plant enthusiasts and scientists alike, offering a glimpse into the wonders of the natural world.