Native exclusively to the coastal bogs of North and South Carolina, the "Typical" Venus Flytrap represents the classic form of the world's most famous botanical predator. Each leaf consists of a flat stalk ending in a clam-like trap lined with inter-locking cilia (teeth). When an unsuspecting insect brushes against internal trigger hairs twice within a few seconds, the trap snaps shut in a fraction of a second. Under strong outdoor sunlight, the interior of the traps flushes a deep, rosy red to attract flies, ants, and wasps.
Light:Full outdoor sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily). If grown indoors, a high-output LED grow light is strictly required.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (mineral/tap water will kill the plant). Keep substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water at all times during the growing season.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat moss and perlite. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Prefers 68°F–90°F during summer. Temperate native (USDA Zones 7–9)—thrives outdoors in full sun during spring, summer, and fall.
Winter Dormancy:Required. From late autumn to early spring (roughly 3–4 months), the plant stops growing and leaves may turn black and die back as it rests. Keep in a cool spot between 32°F–50°F with damp (not waterlogged) soil until spring warmup.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Native exclusively to the coastal bogs of North and South Carolina, the "Typical" Venus Flytrap represents the classic form of the world's most famous botanical predator. Each leaf consists of a flat stalk ending in a clam-like trap lined with inter-locking cilia (teeth). When an unsuspecting insect brushes against internal trigger hairs twice within a few seconds, the trap snaps shut in a fraction of a second. Under strong outdoor sunlight, the interior of the traps flushes a deep, rosy red to attract flies, ants, and wasps.
Light:Full outdoor sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily). If grown indoors, a high-output LED grow light is strictly required.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only (mineral/tap water will kill the plant). Keep substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water at all times during the growing season.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat moss and perlite. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers.
Temperature & Hardiness: Prefers 68°F–90°F during summer. Temperate native (USDA Zones 7–9)—thrives outdoors in full sun during spring, summer, and fall.
Winter Dormancy:Required. From late autumn to early spring (roughly 3–4 months), the plant stops growing and leaves may turn black and die back as it rests. Keep in a cool spot between 32°F–50°F with damp (not waterlogged) soil until spring warmup.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
