Fly Trap Seeds - Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Fly Trap is a fascinating carnivorous plant known for its hinged traps that capture small insects. It grows best in bright light, acidic nutrient-poor soil, and consistently moist conditions, making it an interesting choice for containers and carnivorous plant collections.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant
• Produces hinged insect-catching traps
• Attractive green foliage with red trap interiors
• Suitable for containers and terrariums
• Prefers bright light
• Grows in acidic, nutrient-poor soil
• Requires consistently moist growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula
• Common Name (US): Venus Flytrap
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–6 weeks under warm, bright conditions with consistently moist medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright light to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained medium such as sphagnum moss and perlite
• Watering Needs: Keep growing medium consistently moist; use distilled or rainwater
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 6–12 inches apart