Venus Flytrap - Live Starter Plant in a 2 Inch Pot

The Venus Fly Trap is a captivating conversation starter and a piece of nature's wonder that you can cherish in your own home, not just a plant. Dive into the world of carnivorous plants, and let this intriguing beauty become the highlight of your plant collection. Order yours today and experience the magic of the Venus Fly Trap!

The Venus Fly Trap is a botanical marvel that captures and consumes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. It's a predator, not just a plant! Watch in awe as it lures insects with sweet nectar, then snaps its lip-like lobes shut, digesting its prey within 4 to 10 days. The sight of a Venus Fly Trap in action is captivating, making it an ideal addition to your home.

Growing the Venus Fly Trap is a breeze, even for beginners. Unlike traditional houseplants, it doesn't demand fertilizer. Instead, provide it with live insects using tweezers, mimicking its natural diet. Keep a journal to monitor feedings as it has a limited number of trap closures in its lifetime. Cultivate your green thumb and become an attentive caretaker to this exceptional carnivore.

This unique plant thrives indoors, adding a touch of intrigue to your living space. Place it where it can soak up 12 hours of daily light during the growing season, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight. Replicate its natural habitat by using a peat-based potting mix for good drainage, and remember to water with rainwater or distilled water for optimal health.

The Venus Fly Trap's distinctive leaf structure and carnivorous adaptation make it a conversation piece. Its lip-like lobes, hinge mechanism, and evolutionary trapping process make it a captivating focal point for curious minds. Its uniqueness lies not in its appearance but in its predator-like behavior.

Both the genus name (Dionaea) and the first part of the common name refer to the Roman goddess of love because of the plant's beautiful white flowers. The species name of muscipula (Latin for "mousetrap") is thought to refer to the action of the closing "jaws," which reminds people of a mousetrap being sprung.

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