{"product_id":"dionea-muscipula-venus-flytrap-5-5cm-pot","title":"Dionea Muscipula | Venus Flytrap | 5.5cm pot","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus Flytrap, is a fascinating carnivorous plant prized for its unique insect-catching traps and unusual appearance. Native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina in the USA, this remarkable species develops specialised leaves with hinged traps lined with sensitive trigger hairs. When an insect touches these hairs, the trap can snap shut, allowing the plant to digest its prey and absorb essential nutrients. Its distinctive green traps, which can develop vibrant red interiors in strong light, make the Venus Flytrap one of the most recognisable and captivating carnivorous plants. Unlike traditional houseplants, Dionaea muscipula requires mineral-free water, nutrient-poor growing conditions and a cool winter dormancy period to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Venus Flytraps thrive in very bright light and require several hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy growth and strong trap development. Gradually introduce plants to intense sunlight to prevent scorching. A cool winter dormancy period is essential for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the growing medium consistently moist during active growth, ideally using a shallow tray of rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Never use ordinary tap water or fertiliser. Reduce watering during winter dormancy, keeping the growing medium damp but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='[null,2,\"Venus slipper orchid, characterised for its stunning flowers, sometimes mottled, with a pouch petal representing the \\u0027slipper\\u0027. \\u000a\\u000aLight: Bright indirect light\\u000a\\u000aWater:  Will enjoy a low level of humidity, don\\u0027t allow soil to get completely dry but also never soggy. A small amount more frequently when warmer \\u000a\\u000aNon-Toxic\"]' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":256,\"11\":4}'\u003eNon-Toxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='[null,2,\"Venus slipper orchid, characterised for its stunning flowers, sometimes mottled, with a pouch petal representing the \\u0027slipper\\u0027. \\u000a\\u000aLight: Bright indirect light\\u000a\\u000aWater:  Will enjoy a low level of humidity, don\\u0027t allow soil to get completely dry but also never soggy. A small amount more frequently when warmer \\u000a\\u000aNon-Toxic\"]' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":256,\"11\":4}'\u003ePot size: 5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Tropicana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56514358018427,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6956\/6877\/files\/Dionea_Muscipula_Venus_Flytrap_5.5cm_pot1.jpg?v=1792516150","url":"https:\/\/urbantropicana.co.uk\/products\/dionea-muscipula-venus-flytrap-5-5cm-pot","provider":"Urban Tropicana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}