Dionaea muscipula — Venus Flytrap — D12 x H12 cm

Exposure & placement

The Dionaea muscipula enjoys bright but indirect light. It can tolerate a few hours of gentle sun, but prefers a semi-shaded exposure, reminiscent of its natural moist and open habitats.

• Exposure: bright indirect light or partial shade.
• Ideal: bright terrarium, east or north windowsill, well-lit office.
• Temperature: 18 to 26 °C during the growing period.
• Substrate: special carnivorous plant mix (peat & sand), without fertilizer.

Verdeia tip: give it a very bright spot without burning sun to stimulate the red coloration of its traps.

Watering & maintenance

• Watering: regular, keeping the substrate moist but never soggy.
• Water: exclusively demineralized, distilled, or rainwater.
• Winter rest: it goes dormant in winter; reduce watering and keep it cool.
• Food: do not add insects yourself: it captures what it needs.
• Handling: avoid triggering its traps unnecessarily to prevent exhaustion.

In warm periods, place a water saucer under its pot to ensure constant humidity — but remove it in winter.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

The Venus Flytrap is an impressive decorative plant, perfect for creating a focal point in a modern interior or an original botanical corner. It brings a playful and scientific touch to an urban space.

• To pair with: Sarracenia, Drosera, or Nepenthes for a mini carnivorous garden.
• Ideal pot: white ceramic or light stoneware to highlight its bright colors.
• Atmosphere: ideal in a glass terrarium, a bright shelf, or a creative desk.

Place it in a transparent container to admire the unique structure of its traps and create a mini humid landscape.

Verdeia tips

• Use only low-mineral water to avoid damaging its sensitive roots.
• Give it bright light without burning sun to keep the traps colorful and vigorous.
• Never stimulate the traps with your fingers: each closure requires a lot of energy.
• Place it ideally in an open terrarium to maintain good humidity.
• Respects its natural cycle with a winter rest to ensure its longevity.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Dionaea muscipula
• Common name: Venus Flytrap / Dionaea
• Origin: wetlands of the United States (North & South Carolina)
• Pot size: Ø12 cm
• Approximate height: 12 cm
• Adult size: 12 to 15 cm
• Exposure: bright indirect light or partial shade
• Watering: regular
• Care: moderate
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Terrarium / Botanical

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and color of the foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.