Characteristics
- Pot: diameter 8.5 cm.
- Plant height: approximately 10 cm.
- Trap leaves that snap shut to catch small insects.
- Perennial plant native to North and South Carolina, in the United States.
- Suitable both indoors and outdoors, provided it is placed in a very bright location.
How to care for it
Light
It prefers a very bright location, with direct or otherwise intense sunlight. Indoors, avoid direct sunlight through glass, which can damage the leaves.
Water
Use only rainwater or, alternatively, distilled water: never hard water. Water by immersion, using the saucer method: indoors, keep up to 2.5 cm of water in the saucer; in winter, remove excess water to prevent waterlogging.
Temperature and humidity
It tolerates temperatures between 10 and 35 °C and can withstand brief frosts. It prefers a humid but well-ventilated environment, which helps prevent gray mold.
Soil and fertilizer
It needs a specific, acidic, nutrient-poor substrate: avoid ordinary potting soil. It does not need fertilizers, because the small insects it catches provide enough nutrients. Repotting is not frequent.
Winter dormancy and traps
Respect its natural cycle, which may include a period of winter dormancy. Do not trigger the traps artificially, as this can weaken the plant.
Why choose it
- A spectacle of nature to observe up close: the snap traps catch small insects.
- An original and surprising gift for anyone who loves botany.
- Compact size, suitable for windowsills, terraces and bright offices.
- Each specimen is unique.
What you receive
- Plant height: approximately 10 cm.
- Pot diameter: 8.5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
What water should be used for the Venus flytrap?
Only rainwater or distilled water, never hard water, supplied using the saucer method. In winter, remove excess water to prevent waterlogging.
Does the Venus flytrap need fertilizer?
No: it does not require fertilizer, because the small insects it catches provide enough nutrients. Use an acidic, nutrient-poor substrate, never ordinary potting soil.
Can the traps be triggered with your fingers?
It is better not to: artificially triggering the traps weakens the plant.
Where should the Venus flytrap be placed?
In a very bright location, including direct sunlight, but avoid direct sunlight through glass: windowsills, terraces and bright offices are suitable.
