Typical Venus Flytrap Seeds - Flower Plant

Typical Venus Flytrap is a compact carnivorous perennial plant known for its distinctive trap-like leaves and low-growing rosette habit. Native to nutrient-poor wetland environments, it thrives in acidic, moisture-retentive growing media and bright light conditions. This plant is well suited to terrariums, bog gardens, specialty containers, and carnivorous plant collections. Its unique foliage structure and manageable size make it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor cultivation in suitable climates.

Features

• Compact rosette-forming growth habit
• Produces distinctive trap-like leaves
• Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, and containers
• Thrives in acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light conditions
• Suitable for specialty plant collections
• Adapted to consistently moist environments

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula
• Common Name (US): Venus Flytrap
• Seed Type / Variety: Typical Variety
• Growth Habit: Carnivorous perennial plant
• USDA Zones: 7-10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring (March-May)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-42 days at 20-27°C (68-80°F); surface sow and maintain high humidity with constant moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Acidic peat moss and silica sand mix with low nutrient content
• Watering Needs: High; keep growing medium consistently moist using low-mineral water
• Mature Plant Size: 4-6 inches tall, 4-6 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart