Description:
Dionaea muscipula, or Venus Flytrap, is a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas, known for its distinctive trap mechanism. It forms rosettes with traps that vary in color depending on light exposure, and it requires full to part sun and consistently moist, sandy, acidic soil. This plant is hardy and can be grown outdoors in most of the USA, needing a winter dormancy period. Its unique ability to catch insects makes it a captivating addition to any collection.
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- [2] Dionaea muscipula: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Dionaea m. 'Biohazard' Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
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- [6] Dionaea m. 'Funnel Trap' Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [7] Dionaea m. Typical Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
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- [9] Seed Pack Dionaea m. ‘005 Triangular Teeth’ (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
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- [12] Venus Flytrap- Dionaea muscipula "Switzerland Giant": Carnivero. Visit Source
- [13] Venus Flytrap- Dionaea muscipula "Kim Jong-Il": Carnivero. Visit Source
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- [16] Venus Flytrap- Dionaea muscipula 'B-52' Tissue Culture Flask: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [17] Venus Flytrap- Dionaea muscipula GJ Phalanx Wholesale: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [18] Venus Flytrap "King Henry" (Dionaea muscipula) Wholesale: Carnivero. Visit Source
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- [20] Dionaea m. “Chupacabra” Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [21] Dionaea m. 'B-52' Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [22] Dionaea m. “Kraken” Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [23] Dionaea m. “Harpy” Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [24] Dionaea m. ‘Mammoth’ Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [25] Seed Pack Dionaea m. “016 Red Dentate” (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [26] Seed Pack Dionaea m. ‘SD Kronos’ (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [27] Seed Pack Dionaea m. ‘Switzerland Giant’ (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [28] Venus Flytrap - Typical: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
- [29] Venus Flytrap Seeds: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
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- [31] Dionaea muscipula: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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- [35] Dionaea m. Typical Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [36] Seed Pack Dionaea m. Seed-Grown Christian Klein (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
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- [49] Dionaea m. 'B-52' Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [50] Dionaea m. “Kraken” Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [51] Dionaea m. “Harpy” Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [52] Dionaea m. ‘Mammoth’ Potted: California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [53] Seed Pack Dionaea m. “016 Red Dentate” (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [54] Seed Pack Dionaea m. ‘SD Kronos’ (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [55] Seed Pack Dionaea m. ‘Switzerland Giant’ (12 seeds/pack): California Carnivores. Visit Source
- [56] Venus Flytrap - Typical: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
- [57] Venus Flytrap Seeds: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
- [58] Venus Flytrap- Dionaea muscipula "Kim Jong-Un": Carnivero. Visit Source
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Last Updated July 2, 2025