| Genus: |
Dionaea |
| Species: |
D.
muscipula |
|
| Common
Names: Venus Fly Trap |
| Position:
Indoors - Good light but out of direct sun.
Suitable for a warm windowsill, conservatory or
greenhouse. |
| Height:
6 inches |
| Hardiness:
Tender |
| Compost:
Ericaceous - Venus flytraps are best grown in
mixtures of sphagnum peat moss and/or peat often
with the addition of sand, perlite or other inert
salt free material. |
| Tips:
Venus Flytraps ideally should not be watered with
tap water as accumulated salts in tap water may
kill carnivorous plants. |
| Never
over fertilise as this can kill them. |
| Origin:
North and South Carolina, USA. |
|
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| Seeds
available from : T&M |
| Plants
available from: Spalding |
