Small Garden - Venus Fly Trap - 10 Seeds

Dionaea Muscipula:

• Type: Carnivorous plant that catches and digests small insects
• Trapping Mechanism: Triggered by tiny hairs on inner surfaces of leaves
  • Trap closes when hairs are touched twice in succession
  • Trap forms a ‘stomach’ to digest prey
  • Each trap can only close and reopen a limited number of time
• Included: 10 seeds, oval zinc tub, soil and cocopress tablet

Cultivation:

• Preparation:
  • Place pebbles or gravel at the bottom of the zinc planter for drainage
  • Fill with enclosed peat, reserving a small amount for later
  • Open seed packet over plain white paper to avoid losing seeds
    
  • Warning: please be careful when opening as the seeds are very small
• Planting:
  • Evenly distribute seeds over the peat in the planter
  • Sieve remaining peat with a coarse kitchen sieve and cover the seeds
  • Spray seeds gently with rainwater or distilled water (avoid tap water, too much calcium and will kill the plant)
  • Cover container with cling-film to prevent dehydration
  • Place in a very sunny position with a temperature of at least 25°C
  • Check soil periodically to maintain moisture
• Germination: Takes 2-3 months; patience and care are essential
• Transplanting: Once leaves appear, transplant into a 12 cm diameter pot filled with peat
  • Place pot on a saucer and water by pouring directly into the saucer, do not water plants directly
    
• Care:
  • Requires a couple of years to fully grow
  • With sufficient light and correct temperature, the inside of the trap turns red
  • During winter, allow plant to hibernate in an unheated area (7-10°C)
  • Add water to the saucer every 2-3 days

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