Fascinating carnivorous plant with hinged, jaw-like traps lined with sensitive hairs. The Venus Fly Trap captures insects for nutrients, making it both an educational and decorative addition to plant collections.

Family: Droseraceae
Genus: Dionaea
Scientific Designation: Dionaea muscipula
Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental
Soil Type: Nutrient-poor sphagnum moss and sand/perlite mix
Preferred Soil pH: 4.5 to 5.5 (acidic)
Light Requirements: Bright, direct light (at least 4–6 hrs daily)
Watering Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist with distilled or rainwater only; never tap water
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7 to 10 (outdoors); commonly grown indoors in other zones
Height: 4 to 7 in
Spread: 4 to 6 in
Soil Drainage Requirements: Moist but well-aerated; avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer Recommendation: Do not fertilize soil; plant gains nutrients from insects
Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Best kept as an indoor plant with supplemental light. Requires dormancy in winter for long-term health.

Plant and pot may not be exactly as shown.