Dionaea muscipula Ø5.5cm

Dionaea muscipula , the famous Venus flytrap, is the sole species in the genus Dionaea and one of the most fascinating carnivorous plants in the world. Its traps - modified leaves that snap shut on insects with lightning speed - represent one of the fastest movements in the plant kingdom. Available in 5.5 cm pots, this carnivorous plant is a captivating specimen for both beginners in the world of carnivorous plants and experienced collectors. Care instructions Dionaea muscipula grows as a compact rosette with 5 to 10 active leaves simultaneously. Under optimal conditions, the rosette can reach 10-12 centimetres in diameter. The plant has an underground rhizome from which it continuously generates new leaves throughout the growing season (spring-autumn). In winter, Dionaea enters a mandatory dormancy period during which growth slows and outer leaves may dry - this is not a sign of illness but a natural process essential for the plant's long-term health. It is a surprisingly long-lived plant: well-cared-for specimens can live 20 years or more, multiplying naturally through stolons and forming colonies. Light: Direct sun, minimum 4-6 hours daily. One of the few indoor plants requiring intense direct light. A south or west-facing windowsill is ideal. Temperature: 20-30°C in summer, 2-10°C in winter (mandatory dormancy of 3-4 months). Without dormancy, the plant exhausts itself and dies within 2-3 years. Watering: Substrate permanently moist, never dry. Recommended method: tray method (pot sits permanently in 1-2 cm of water). MANDATORY distilled, demineralised, or rainwater - tap water contains minerals that kill the plant! Humidity: 50-80%. Tolerates normal ambient humidity if substrate is kept moist. Substrate: Sphagnum peat and perlite mix (1:1). NEVER universal potting soil, compost, or nutrient-enriched substrate - these burn the roots! Fertilisation: NEVER fertilise! Dionaea obtains nutrients from captured insects. Fertiliser kills the plant. Propagation: Through stolons (separating lateral plantlets), seeds, or leaf cuttings on moist substrate. Specifications Pot diameter: 5.5 cm Total height (incl. pot): 10 cm Flowering stage: No flowers