{"product_id":"dionaea-muscipula-o12cm-↕12cm","title":"Dionaea muscipula - Ø12cm - H12cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e🪰 The Intriguing Venus Flytrap (\u003ci\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Venus Flytrap is perhaps the most famous carnivorous plant on Earth, captivating gardeners and enthusiasts with its unique method of catching prey. It is almost universally known by its common name, the \u003cb\u003eVenus Flytrap\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eCommon Flytrap\u003c\/b\u003e. It is native only to small bog areas in North and South Carolina in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage and Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe most distinctive feature of its appearance is its \u003cb\u003eunique trap-like leaves\u003c\/b\u003e. These specialized leaves are divided into two lobes that are hinged together, edged with stiff \"teeth,\" and lined with sensitive trigger hairs. They are brilliantly \u003cb\u003edesigned to capture flies and other small insects\u003c\/b\u003e. The traps are often green with striking reddish interiors, especially when exposed to good light. This plant is a low-growing, compact perennial that is \u003cb\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e in its native, mild-winter habitat, though it may go through a semi-dormant phase indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering and Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhen the plant is mature and healthy, it produces a tall stalk with small, \u003cb\u003einconspicuous white flowers\u003c\/b\u003e. These usually bloom in late spring to early summer. Its primary color feature is the contrast between the green leaves and the often \u003cb\u003ered-tinged traps\u003c\/b\u003e. It is \u003cb\u003enot known for a fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis specific plant is delivered in a compact size, standing at an approximate height of \u003cb\u003e12 cm (about 4.7 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e, making it ideal for small displays or terrariums. The edges of the traps have stiff filaments that look like eyelashes or teeth, but these are technically not thorns or spines—they are part of the trap mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare and Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Venus Flytrap is noted for its \u003cb\u003elow maintenance requirements\u003c\/b\u003e but requires very specific conditions to thrive. It should be placed in a spot with \u003cb\u003ehalf-shadow\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning it requires \u003cb\u003emoderate levels of sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e to grow and flourish; bright light is best for strong growth and good trap color. \u003cb\u003eDo not use tap water\u003c\/b\u003e; it must be watered using \u003cb\u003edistilled water, reverse osmosis water, or rainwater\u003c\/b\u003e, as mineral salts in tap water are toxic to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Venus Flytrap is a bog plant and needs consistently moist soil. It is best to keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of its special water at all times. \u003cb\u003eNever fertilize it\u003c\/b\u003e—it gets its nutrients from the insects it catches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e The Venus Flytrap is \u003cb\u003enon-toxic\u003c\/b\u003e to humans and pets. However, it's crucial to understand that forcing the traps to close when no prey is present drains the plant's energy and can eventually kill the trap. Only feed it live insects that are small enough for the trap to fully seal around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834329481548,"sku":"13064","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_87a9143b-74dd-474b-b642-023febe768e9.jpg?v=1762166517","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/en\/products\/dionaea-muscipula-o12cm-%e2%86%9512cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}