Venus Fly Trap

The Venus Fly Trap is the most recognized of all the carnivorous plants. It's origin to most peoples surprise is the coastal plain of south-eastern North Carolina and extreme north-eastern South Carolina. It is therefore  well suited to sunny South African climate, perfect for a sunny window sill or out in full sun.

The Venus Flytraps trap consists of 2 lobes, like a clam shell. There are glands on each lobe which secret nectar to lure insects. Inside each lobe are 3 to 4 small trigger hairs toward the centre. When a insect touches 2 trigger hairs or 1 trigger hair twice within 20th of a second the trap will snap shut. The trap then presses the 2 lobes together sealing the insect inside. Then glands on the inner surface secret digestive juices which dissolves the insect. The fluid is then reabsorbed by the plant. After 4 - 10 days the trap will open again, exposing what is left of the insect, the exoskeleton.

Now you can try your hand at growing the most fascinating carnivorous plant! Growing the Venus fly trap can be a truly rewarding experience for young and old alike and you’ll grow as found of your little bug munchers as the family pet. This Venus fly trap was grown from seed and its aproximatly 3  years off age. It's of the typical variety and has nice features, a strong grower even through winter. Its pictured below.

Care is simple and instruction will be provided when you purchase your plant...

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