Venus Flytrap | Live plant | Carnivorous Plants & Seeds (Venus fly catchers)

** Live plants are available to South African customers only **

a Bug-munching plant? Say WHAT?!

A plant that eat insects? Tell me more!

• Venus flytraps belong to a fascinating plant genre known as carnivorous-, or 'meat-eating' plants that trap and digest insects
• There are quite a few different species in this carnivorous plant group, although the venus fly trap is the most well known
• Venus flytraps are native to bog-like areas in North- and South Carolina in the USA

Ok, Cool!  How does it work?

• Mature venus flytraps can reach a height of 10-20 cm and produces tall flower stalks with white flowers.  In cultivation, it is recommended to cut flower stalks to preserve the plant's energy 
• During spring and summer, healthy plants grow long leaves with rounded halves on the leaf-end
• These rounded halves are fused on one side, producing a trap that acts like jaws
• Each trap has nectar glands to lure insects and has 2-4 spikes on it's surface that are sensitive to touch
• Once an insect triggers these spikes, the trap will snap shut, using the teeth on the edge to encage the insect
• The insect will be digested over a couple of days and the trap will re-open, revealing the dry husk of the insect - ready for it's next meal
• Traps have a limited lifespan thus for this reason - even though venus flytraps are the most awesomely fantastic plants in the world - they might not be the world's best pest-control

I'm convinced!! How do I grow them?

• These plants thrive as outdoor plants and require swampy conditions consisting of a special type of nutrient-free soil, moist growing media via rain or clean (mineral-free) water, lots of sunlight and a friendly greeting each morning

I'm in love!  What do you have on offer?

• Up for sale is a healthy, giant variety, adult-sized venus fly trap
• You will receive a well-established live plant, already potted - packed and protected against damage from carriers
• In order for you to give your new bug-muncher optimal care, a detailed care card is included in your purchase
• Just unwrap, add sun & water and ENJOY!

I'm hooked! Where do I find more carnivorous plants and seed?

• Tap on George below to see other related products we have on offer

HAPPY GROWING!!

** Please note, as this is a product of nature, plant colours may differ from image depicted