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

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Condition
New
Location
South Africa
Bob Shop ID
425045070

** 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

 

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