Venus Flytrap 'Mammoth'

from $13.99

If you are looking to make a massive statement with your carnivorous plant collection, the 'Mammoth' Venus Flytrap is the undisputed king. This spectacular cultivar is selectively bred for extreme trap size, producing jaw-like traps that can exceed an inch in length on a robust plant. The traps are defined by their substantial girth, incredibly long, sharp cilia (teeth), and deep crimson interiors that flush brilliantly in strong light. Witnessing a trap this size snap shut on substantial prey like houseflies or wasps is truly awe-inspiring.

Care Instructions:

  • Trap Size: Produces exceptionally large traps, significantly larger than typical Venus Flytraps, making it highly effective for capturing larger insects.

  • 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 are lethal). Keep the substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly 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, the plant must rest in cool temperatures (0°C–10°C / 32°F–50°F). The traps may turn black and die back during this period; keep soil damp until spring warmup.

Shipping Information:

  • 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.

Size:

If you are looking to make a massive statement with your carnivorous plant collection, the 'Mammoth' Venus Flytrap is the undisputed king. This spectacular cultivar is selectively bred for extreme trap size, producing jaw-like traps that can exceed an inch in length on a robust plant. The traps are defined by their substantial girth, incredibly long, sharp cilia (teeth), and deep crimson interiors that flush brilliantly in strong light. Witnessing a trap this size snap shut on substantial prey like houseflies or wasps is truly awe-inspiring.

Care Instructions:

  • Trap Size: Produces exceptionally large traps, significantly larger than typical Venus Flytraps, making it highly effective for capturing larger insects.

  • 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 are lethal). Keep the substrate sitting in a shallow tray of water constantly 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, the plant must rest in cool temperatures (0°C–10°C / 32°F–50°F). The traps may turn black and die back during this period; keep soil damp until spring warmup.

Shipping Information:

  • 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.