| Common Name | Venus Flytrap |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Dionaea |
| Species | Muscipula |
| Origin | United States (North Carolina) |
| Blooming | White flowers in late spring/early summer |
| Leaf Color | Green with red interiors (in sun) |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Peat moss mixed with perlite or quartz sand. Nutrient-poor and acidic.
Keep soil constantly moist using distilled or rainwater only. Never use tap water.
Requires full sun to bright light for trap coloration; low light causes weak growth.
Do not fertilize soil directly. Plants obtain nutrients from captured insects.
Remove dead traps and flower stalks after blooming to conserve energy for dormancy.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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