How to Care for Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytrap)
Korean name: 파리지옥
The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant with trap-like leaves that snap shut to catch insects. Its leaves have sensitive trigger hairs that cause rapid closure when touched. It grows best in high humidity and well-drained soil, requiring moderate care.
Key facts
- Category: Foliage plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Southeastern United States
- Growth rate: Slow
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: carnivorous, foliage plant, medium difficulty, high humidity
- Also known as: Venus flytrap
Care Guide
- Light: Provide plenty of bright indirect light.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist using rainwater or distilled water.
- Soil: Use well-drained acidic soil.
- Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.
- Temperature: 18~27°C
- Fertilizer: Generally, fertilizer is not needed.
Common questions
How often should you water Dionaea muscipula?
Keep the soil consistently moist using rainwater or distilled water. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Dionaea muscipula?
Light: Provide plenty of bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Use well-drained acidic soil.
Is Dionaea muscipula safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Dionaea muscipula good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels. Fertiliser: Generally, fertilizer is not needed.