Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap

A true American classic. Native to the coastal plains of North Carolina, this plant is often a person's first introduction to carnivorous plants. It's a small plant, rarely growing larger than 4 inches in diameter. As a U.S.-native, it grows best outdoors in full sun during the growing season. In fall, it slows down and prepares for winter dormancy. While dormant, it can withstand an overnight frost down to 20°F. Growth resumes in spring.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 3 inches.
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. Appearance will change with the seasons. (See below.)
• Shipped potted. Care instructions are included.

SEASONAL APPEARANCE
• 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.