Dionaea muscipula Dente Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula Dente Flytrap

SKU:
14VDE
$9.95
(181 reviews)

A cultivated variety that has short, triangular teeth. Its leaves tend to grow upright during the growing season. Because of its shorter teeth, It tends to capture insects by their heads!

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 3 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Juvenile plant, acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

Photos illustrate summer growth. Appearance changes with the seasons at the time of shipping. See below for more information.

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Seasonal Appearance and Monthly Care Video

All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with few traps.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Still waking up. Fully developed traps will gradually appear.
• June-August: Full display of traps.
• September: Plant is slowing down. Upright traps start to drop.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer traps. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned traps are cut off.

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Dente flytrap

    Posted by Jerry Sarver on August 23, 2015

    grate plant doing good better then some others i bought from other places

  • 5
    Dente Flytrap

    Posted by Pamela Thompson on July 18, 2015

    Love it, came in great shape, with great instructions and is growing beautifully, thank you.

  • 5
    Great addition to my Sundews

    Posted by Ramon L. Nelson on July 16, 2015

    A real nice addition to my other plants. Arrived in great condition as I had expected, and it was ready to eat those nets and flies pests.

  • 5
    Plant in great shape

    Posted by Diane on June 8, 2015

    Plant is thriving in the Texas heat and humidity, outside with rain and distilled water.

  • 4
    Sturdy and healthy

    Posted by Unknown on April 19, 2015

    Was happy to see my plant arrive healthy. Even though I missed the delivery and had to receive it a few days late, my plant was still moist and alive.

  • 5
    Great plants and on time shipping

    Posted by Jerry A. Caldwell Jr. on April 11, 2015

    Doing well with instruction provided

  • 5
    Dente Flytrap

    Posted by Stephen Hewlett on March 29, 2015

    The plant was nicely packaged - potted - and in good health when it arrived. It was just coming out of dormancy and is doing nicely.

  • 4
    I love my plant!

    Posted by Sandra Garcia on March 28, 2015

    It came in perfect condition plant was happy and well cared for during packaging. Shipping was fast and information packets help with those simple questions. I can't wait to order more!

  • 5
    Very Good

    Posted by Brian & Doree McCutcheon on February 16, 2015

    Looks very strong and healthy :) They all do. We are VERY pleased with our purchase. All the way around. My husband and I bought 7 plants all together, and they arrived so well packaged. Some real love in it, we could tell. ALL 7 are doing very well and getting ready to be re~potted soon. We are def going to be purchasing from you again Thank You :)

  • 5
    Perfect!

    Posted by Kimberly Witte on February 14, 2015

    I love my flytrap. It's beautiful and healthy. It was packaged very carefully. I will buy more very soon!

  • 5
    flytrap

    Posted by JOHN KING III on December 13, 2014

    waiting for spring

  • 4
    Dente Flytrap

    Posted by John Blancett on November 2, 2014

    Nice example of a Dente Flytrap. It came packaged perfectly and in good shape. Thanks.