Venus fly trap
Dionaea muscipula
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
Venus fly traps should be watered lightly once every 5 to 10 days. When watering the plant, you should use flat, room-temperature water or rainwater, never tap water as it contains too many minerals. The soil should be damp, but not saturated. Never let the soil dry out and never let the plant sit in standing water. Typically, it’s best to give your Venus fly trap about 2 to 4 ounces of water at a time. This is the equivalent of about 1/4 to 1/2 cup.
sunlight
Venus fly traps require plenty of sunlight to thrive. They need to be exposed to at least 6 hours of full or partial sunlight each day in order to grow well and remain healthy. When the light intensity and temperature are too low, the traps of the Venus fly trap plant will not be fully opened and the leaves will become limp. An ideal amount of direct sunlight for a Venus fly trap is around 8-10 hours, depending on the intensity of the light. The best timing for a Venus fly trap to get sunlight is during the morning hours, when the temperature is still mild and there is not too much direct light.
pruning
Venus fly traps should be pruned twice a year; once in late winter/early spring and again in late summer/early fall. When pruning, remove dead, diseased, or otherwise unsightly leaves. Also, remove any overly vigorous growth that may be shading or crowding out other leaves. When pruning, use only clean, sharp scissors to avoid damaging the plant. For each pruning session, remove no more than 10-20% of the overall foliage.
