Dionaea muscipula    
Venus Fly Trap

Traps Trap - Closed with insect Flowers Spider (Dead) In sunlight Venus Fly Trap

Description Distribution Climate Altitude Size
A monotypic genus restricted to a small area of North and South Carolina USA. Probably the most famous carnivorous plant in the world N.& S.Carolina, USA     3 - 5in (Flower 12in)

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Data Source: Wilmington, N.Carolina, USA. Alt. = 12 m. Loc. = 34.31N, 77.91W
Propagation
Description Soil Water
Easily cultivated in 2:1 peat:sand, kept standing in 1" water from March to October, but a winter dormancy is necessary with reduced water and temps. Half hardy (min: -5C) can be overwintered outdoors in protected spots in the South of England. 2:1 peat:sand Keep wet. Stand in tray of water at all times during growing season.

Comments
• Don't play with the traps - the mechanism used to close the traps uses a lot of energy. Each trap will close about four times before it dies.
• Don't feed dead food - they need live prey otherwise the traps just rot.
• Watch for blackfly - treat with houseplant blackfly spray.

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