
Dionaea muscipula Dente Flytrap
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.
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
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Frikkin sweet
One of the first plants we've obtained on our start into the carnivorous flora hobby. These fly traps are frikkin sweet! Love seeing them eating spiders and flies. Definitely getting more.
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Happy and Healthy
It came in great condition and has been thriving in my bog. Love it.
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Red Mouths
Lots of hungry red mouths, more to come. Received discounted as part of the 25th Sarracenia NW anniversary. Congrats!
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Dente Review
I got my Dente Fly Trap in amazing condition and after acclimating to sun on our porch, it has been growing quick and catching lots of bugs! Cant wait to get something new from you guys when we build an actual bog pot in spring!
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Online Purchase
Great Healthy Plant, Quick Safe Delivery, Great Price, Great People : ) !!!
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Nice little plant
I've had this VFT for a month now and it's doing great. Thank you!
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Happy customer
I’m very happy with my new carnivores plants and I recommend you
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Awesome packaging!
My plant came I. Great condition and has grown many y’all trap already. Loving it!
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Dente Flytrap arrived complete with a fly caught.
I love anything I receive from Jeff and Jacob. The plants arrive safe and healthy and with excellent directions.