King Henry Venus Fly Trap - Dionaea muscipula
King Henry Venus Fly Trap - Dionaea muscipula

King Henry Venus Fly Trap - Dionaea muscipula

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The Venus Fly Trap has hinged leaves with three to four sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close rapidly to trap the insect.

  • Average mature height: Under 6 inches
  • Light: Full to part sun
  • Soil: Grows well in peat, peat/perlite, or sphagnum moss (Try ours here.) Place a tray of water underneath to keep the plant wet.
  • Zones: 6-10

GOOD TO KNOW

Damaged leaves? Venus fly traps are perennials that form bulbs. Sometimes in shipping, a leaf or two will die back. Leaves turn black when they die back, but the bulb is still healthy.

Plant size. Our plants ship in 3-inch-deep pots when they are 3-6 inches tall so they can grow to maturity under your green thumb.

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