Dionaea
 


 
The exotic Venus Flytrap evolved indigenously in North Carolina, and not in the tropics as many still mistakenly believe. Its popularity and our understanding of its growing requirements have increased immensely over the years.

Many forms of Dionaea have been introduced into propagation and widely distributed. Despite the existence of numerous cultivars, or "cultivated variations," all of these varieties belong to the same species: Dionaea muscipula.



 


 
Dionaea muscipula
Venus Flytrap (typical)

The classic Venus Flytrap. When insects push trigger hairs on the inside surface of the leaf, the leaf closes. Its struggles repeatedly push the trigger hairs over time, causing the trap to seal shut, and for the red glands to secrete digestive enzymes as its digests and absorbs its insect meal over several days before reopening.

Requires winter dormancy periodGrows well indoors w/ artificial lightingGrows well outdoors under full sun

All Dionaea sales are suspended until Spring 2014
due to winter dormancy. To be notified when they're available, follow us on Twitter.
Plant care information (.pdf):
Feeding guide:    -   Dormancy care:

 




 


 
Dionaea muscipula 'wacky traps'
'wacky traps' Venus Flytrap
Alternatively described as 'Bart Simpson'. This rare mutant cultivar, originally developed in the Netherlands, produces aberrant leaves that are thick, with traps that take several minutes to close. Sought after less as a carnivorous plant and more as a part of a collection, 'wacky traps' unusual appearance make it a sight to behold.

Requires winter dormancy periodGrows well indoors w/ artificial lightingGrows well outdoors under full sun

All Dionaea sales are suspended until Spring 2014
due to winter dormancy. To be notified when they're available, follow us on Twitter.

Plant care information (.pdf):
Feeding guide:    -   Dormancy care:





 
Dionaea muscipula 'fused tooth'
'fused tooth' Venus Flytrap
Very limited availability. This mutant cultivar was originally developed in 1990 by Thomas Carow in Germany. This trap produces normal trap leaves throughout the growing season, except in the summer, during which time newly grown traps exhibit marginal cilia ("teeth") that are fused or webbed. The degree of fusion may vary from trap to trap, such that some traps may look as though the teeth have bundled up, while others may look as if they were made of a melted wax...

Requires winter dormancy periodGrows well indoors w/ artificial lightingGrows well outdoors under full sun

All Dionaea sales are suspended until Spring 2014
due to winter dormancy. To be notified when they're available, follow us on Twitter.

Plant care information (.pdf):
Feeding guide:    -   Dormancy care:




 
Dionaea muscipula 'Justina Davis'
'Justina Davis' Venus flytrap

Very limited availability. This is an anthocyanin-free clone, meaning that it does not produce any red pigment, most notably absent on the inner leaves' surface. As a result, the inner surface of the trap remains bright green no matter the intensity of the light it's grown under.



All Dionaea sales are suspended until Spring 2014
due to winter dormancy. To be notified when they're available, follow us on Twitter.
Plant care information (.pdf):
Feeding guide:    -   Dormancy care:


 


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Requires a period of winter dormancy each year. For more information, see the care sheet for each plant.
Grows well indoors under fluorescent lighting.
Grows well on a sunny south- or east-facing windowsill year-round.
Grows well outdoors under full sun, but should be brought indoors in the winter.