Dionaea Venus Flytrap Indoor House Plant Seeds - 10

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula Venus Flytrap) is a truly unique, carnivorous plant grown from flower seeds. This plant has a trapping structure formed by the terminal portion of each leaf, triggered by tiny hairs on the inner surfaces. When an insect or spider contacts a hair, the trap closes if a different hair is contacted within twenty seconds. The speed of the Venus flytrap's closing can vary depending on factors like humidity, light, prey size, and growing conditions.

Venus flytraps thrive in bright light but can tolerate partial shade. Direct summer sunlight, especially under glass, should be avoided as it may overheat and damage the plants. When grown indoors under artificial lights, Venus flytraps should be kept 4 to 7 inches away from fluorescent bulbs.

Growing Venus Flytraps: Germination: Scarify the seeds, then cold stratify for one month before sowing. Expect 28-35 days for germination. Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination, using only distilled water in the bottom-watered tray, as tap water may kill seedlings. Soil: Do not use potting soil - only peat moss or sphagnum moss. Venus flytraps obtain nutrients from insects, so do not fertilize.

Plant Specifications: Sowing Rate: 1-2 seeds per plant Seed Depth: Do not cover Plant Spacing: 9 inches Temperature: 70°F Light: Full sun required Height: 9 inches USDA Zones: 8-10 Season: Perennial

Venus flytraps have simple requirements: wet roots, high humidity, full sun, and poor, acidic soil. A recommended mix is sphagnum moss and sand, without fertilizer or lime. Transplant into fresh soil every few years for best results.

Provide high humidity by growing in a terrarium or glass container with a small opening. Monitor temperature, as the enclosed space may overheat in summer. In winter, Venus flytraps enter dormancy, needing less light and cooler temps.

Alternatively, grow in a pot set inside a larger container with partial glass/Plexiglas cover. This allows air circulation.

Outdoor plants will get sufficient insects, but indoor plants require feeding - a couple houseflies or small slugs per month during the growing season.

Signs of insufficient sunlight include lack of pink interior coloration and long, spindly leaves. Maintain humidity, moist (but not waterlogged) soil, and good air flow for healthy Venus flytraps.

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