Dionaea muscipula ‘Venus Flytrap’ – P8.5

Dionaea muscipula 'Venus Flytrap' – P8.5 is an indoor plant from the Dionaea group, best suited to bright light to full sun. It can reach 10–15 cm; seasonal interest: Primarily grown for foliage or form; flowering varies by maturity and conditions. For best results, use rainwater or low-mineral water and keep the medium consistently moist. Use low-nutrient carnivorous-plant mix; never use ordinary compost.

Growing and care

• Hardiness / temperature: Protect from temperature extremes and sudden changes
• Humidity: Average household humidity; tropical foliage appreciates higher humidity
• Feeding: Use a balanced houseplant feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer
• Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves and trim growth to maintain shape
• Potting and repotting: Repot in spring when roots fill the pot, usually every 1–2 years

Care guidance is general information for the Dionaea group; individual cultivars and growing conditions may differ.