Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 30cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Venus flytrap Overview
Dioneaa is a monotypic genus containing just 1 species of carnivorous, evergreen, perennial that forms rosettes. Known commonly as the Venus flytrap, this species is native to East Coast subtropical wetlands in the USA, growing in nutrient poor habitats and gleaning nutrition from capturing live, insect prey through a specialised trapping mechanism involving hair triggers and modified leaves. They require high levels of humidity, making it a tricky species to care for well at home. However, it is a popular houseplant and best maintained in terrariums or in bog gardens.
How to propagate Venus flytrap
Seed
Sow seed at 10–13ºC in spring. Germination is very slow.
Division
Divide in spring.
Cuttings
In late spring or early winter, take leaf cuttings.
Special features of Venus flytrap
Attractive leaves
Wet sites
Other uses of Venus flytrap
Insectivorous