Dionaea muscipula Eyelash
Venusfliegenfalle
Description
Dionaea muscipula Eyelash is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, renowned for its distinctive trap mechanism. These plants are carnivorous and use their modified leaves, which resemble a hinged trap, to capture insects. The 'Eyelash' variety gets its name from the unique fringe of bristles that line the edges of the traps. These bristles act as trigger hairs, closing the trap when touched by an insect. They are native to the swamps and bogs of North Carolina and South Carolina. They need bright light, but not direct intense sunlight, and mineral-free water. They thrive in acidic, nutrient-poor soil, similar to their natural environment. To ensure survival, they need a dormancy period in winter. Do not fertilize these plants.
Description
Dionaea muscipula Eyelash is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, renowned for its distinctive trap mechanism. These plants are carnivorous and use their modified leaves, which resemble a hinged trap, to capture insects. The 'Eyelash' variety gets its name from the unique fringe of bristles that line the edges of the traps. These bristles act as trigger hairs, closing the trap when touched by an insect. They are native to the swamps and bogs of North Carolina and South Carolina. They need bright light, but not direct intense sunlight, and mineral-free water. They thrive in acidic, nutrient-poor soil, similar to their natural environment. To ensure survival, they need a dormancy period in winter. Do not fertilize these plants.