Dionaea muscipula Mirror
venus fly trap
Description
Dionaea muscipula 'Mirror' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, renowned for its unique trap coloration. The traps, the plant's primary method of capturing insects, exhibit a vibrant, almost glossy red or reddish-purple hue, reminiscent of a mirror's reflective surface when exposed to sufficient sunlight. This intense coloration is a result of anthocyanin pigments, a type of flavonoid. The plant's leaves are arranged in a rosette formation, with the traps at the ends of the petioles. Like all Venus flytraps, 'Mirror' needs a specific dormancy period, which is vital for its survival. 'Mirror' does well in a humid environment, and it should be watered with mineral-free water. Keep the soil consistently moist, but do not overwater.
Description
Dionaea muscipula 'Mirror' is a cultivar of the Venus flytrap, renowned for its unique trap coloration. The traps, the plant's primary method of capturing insects, exhibit a vibrant, almost glossy red or reddish-purple hue, reminiscent of a mirror's reflective surface when exposed to sufficient sunlight. This intense coloration is a result of anthocyanin pigments, a type of flavonoid. The plant's leaves are arranged in a rosette formation, with the traps at the ends of the petioles. Like all Venus flytraps, 'Mirror' needs a specific dormancy period, which is vital for its survival. 'Mirror' does well in a humid environment, and it should be watered with mineral-free water. Keep the soil consistently moist, but do not overwater.