{"product_id":"dionaea-muscipula-venus-flytrap","title":"Dionaea muscipula (Venus Flytrap)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDionaea muscipula – Venus Flytrap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith hinged traps, tooth-like edges and lightning-fast movement, \u003cem\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most fascinating plants you can grow. Each trap is a modified leaf that closes when an insect touches its sensitive trigger hairs, allowing the plant to absorb nutrients that are scarce in its naturally boggy habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venus Flytrap is not a typical tropical houseplant. It needs abundant direct sunlight, mineral-free water and a cool winter dormancy to thrive over the long term. Given the right conditions, it will reward you with compact new growth and increasingly vivid trap colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving insect traps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch the plant capture small flies and other insects using its highly adapted leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong sunlight encourages vivid red colouring inside the traps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA remarkable species:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Venus Flytrap occurs naturally in only a small region of North and South Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. A sunny outdoor position is ideal during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Keep the substrate consistently moist, preferably by standing the pot in a shallow tray of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in an unfertilised carnivorous-plant mix. Standard potting soil is too nutrient-rich and can damage the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding is normally required. Outdoors, the plant will catch its own insects. Never give it meat or fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average humidity is sufficient when the roots remain moist. Good airflow is more important than very high humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a cool dormancy period each winter. Growth will slow and some or all traps may turn black as the plant rests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid touching or repeatedly closing the traps for entertainment. Each trap can only open and close a limited number of times before it naturally dies back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venus Flytrap is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, although chewing should still be discouraged. It is best suited to a sunny windowsill, balcony, terrace, greenhouse or outdoor bog garden. It is not a good choice for a dark room or a warm indoor position without seasonal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Circle","offers":[{"title":"Medium - P12 H15","offer_id":62043242856716,"sku":"MM-MEC-0856","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3553\/3068\/files\/carnivorous_venus_flytrap.jpg?v=1787242506","url":"https:\/\/plantcircle.com\/products\/dionaea-muscipula-venus-flytrap","provider":"Plant Circle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}