Named by plant breeder Henning von Schmeling for its location in his breeding program (row B, slot 52) and NOT after the famous military aircraft, Dionaea muscipula 'B52' is widely considered the ultimate Venus Flytrap cultivar. Selectively bred for extreme size and vigor, this world-renowned clone routinely produces massive, jaw-like traps that can exceed two inches in length—significantly larger than typical flytraps. The plant forms a dense, compact rosette of broad, ground-hugging leaves that trigger lightning-fast snaps. Under strong direct sunlight, the trap interiors flush a deep, fiery crimson, creating a dramatic visual contrast with their bright green teeth and margins.
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 (tap water minerals will hurt the roots). Keep substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly during the growing season.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat 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, the plant must enter a cool resting period between32°F–50°F. Leaves and traps will die back while the bulb rests underground; keep soil damp 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.
Named by plant breeder Henning von Schmeling for its location in his breeding program (row B, slot 52) and NOT after the famous military aircraft, Dionaea muscipula 'B52' is widely considered the ultimate Venus Flytrap cultivar. Selectively bred for extreme size and vigor, this world-renowned clone routinely produces massive, jaw-like traps that can exceed two inches in length—significantly larger than typical flytraps. The plant forms a dense, compact rosette of broad, ground-hugging leaves that trigger lightning-fast snaps. Under strong direct sunlight, the trap interiors flush a deep, fiery crimson, creating a dramatic visual contrast with their bright green teeth and margins.
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 (tap water minerals will hurt the roots). Keep substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly during the growing season.
Soil: A 4:1 mix of peat 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, the plant must enter a cool resting period between32°F–50°F. Leaves and traps will die back while the bulb rests underground; keep soil damp 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.
