Dionaea muscipula Galaxy
venus fly trap
Description
Dionaea muscipula Galaxy is a captivating cultivar of the Venus flytrap, famed for its unique trapping mechanism and distinctive coloration. This plant boasts the classic trap structure of the Venus flytrap, with hinged leaves that snap shut when triggered by prey. The 'Galaxy' cultivar is notable for its coloration, potentially showing varied shades of red, pink, or green on the traps and stems. This plant needs a sunny location and acidic soil, it is best to use a sphagnum moss based substrate. To encourage healthy growth, provide consistent moisture with distilled or rainwater, as tap water can harm it. Feeding with small insects is recommended, but avoid overfeeding, as it can stress the plant.
Description
Dionaea muscipula Galaxy is a captivating cultivar of the Venus flytrap, famed for its unique trapping mechanism and distinctive coloration. This plant boasts the classic trap structure of the Venus flytrap, with hinged leaves that snap shut when triggered by prey. The 'Galaxy' cultivar is notable for its coloration, potentially showing varied shades of red, pink, or green on the traps and stems. This plant needs a sunny location and acidic soil, it is best to use a sphagnum moss based substrate. To encourage healthy growth, provide consistent moisture with distilled or rainwater, as tap water can harm it. Feeding with small insects is recommended, but avoid overfeeding, as it can stress the plant.