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2” Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) – Live Carnivorous Plant

Experience one of nature’s most fascinating wonders with the Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) — the world’s most famous carnivorous plant. With its jaw-like traps lined with tiny trigger hairs, this plant captures and digests unsuspecting insects, offering a captivating look at nature’s ingenuity. Perfect for plant enthusiasts, collectors, and curious beginners, this 2-inch live plant brings science and beauty together in one small pot.

The Venus Fly Trap thrives in bright light and moist, nutrient-poor soil. Its unique trapping mechanism and rapid movement make it a must-have for any carnivorous plant collection, terrarium, or windowsill garden.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Dionaea muscipula

• Common Name: Venus Fly Trap

• Fascinating Traps: Each trap snaps shut when trigger hairs are touched—no two captures are ever the same!

• Compact 2” Starter Size: Great for terrariums, windowsills, or small containers.

• Natural Pest Control: Feeds on small insects like flies, gnats, and spiders.

• Educational & Entertaining: A perfect plant for classrooms, kids, and collectors alike.

Care Tips:

• Light: Requires at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily or strong grow lights indoors.

• Water: Keep soil consistently damp using distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water only—never tap water.

• Soil: Use a nutrient-poor mix of 1 part sphagnum peat moss to 1 part perlite or sand. Avoid any fertilizer or potting mix.

• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; can thrive indoors or outdoors in warm months.

• Feeding: Feeds naturally on insects—do not overfeed or trigger traps unnecessarily.

• Dormancy: Requires a winter dormancy period (around 3 months at 35–50°F) for long-term health and growth.

This 2” live Venus Fly Trap is a fun, low-maintenance plant that brings science to life in your home. Whether displayed in a sunny window or part of a carnivorous plant setup, its interactive nature and striking form make it an unforgettable addition to any plant collection.