Dionaea muscipula (Venus Flytrap)

Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is a remarkable carnivorous plant native to a small region of coastal North and South Carolina in the southeastern United States. In its natural habitat, it grows in sunny, wet, nutrient-poor environments, where its distinctive hinged leaves help it supplement the nutrients it receives from the soil.

Each trap is edged with fine “teeth” and lined with sensitive trigger hairs. When an insect touches the hairs in quick succession, the trap closes, creating one of the most captivating displays in the plant world. The plant then digests its catch over time before the trap reopens. This natural process is part of the Venus flytrap’s growth cycle, not a sign that it needs to be fed constantly.

All of our carnivorous plants are grown in house, so we can care for them closely as they develop. Your Venus flytrap arrives ready to bring a distinctive, living touch to a bright growing space.

For best results, provide bright light, keep the growing medium consistently moist with distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water, and avoid regular tap water, which may contain minerals that can build up in the soil. Venus flytraps need a winter dormancy period to thrive over the long term. Use a low-nutrient medium suited to carnivorous plants, and resist the urge to trigger the traps for entertainment—closing takes energy the plant needs for growth.