PR Live plant. Venus Fly Trap (Small)

This iconic carnivorous plant features jaw-like leaves with hinged traps lined with sensitive trigger hairs. Its bright green foliage, sometimes tinged with red inside the traps, and dramatic snapping action make it a fascinating addition to terrariums, vivariums, or indoor displays.

Care Guide:

• Prefers bright, direct to indirect light; 4–6 hours of direct sunlight or strong grow light daily encourages healthy growth and trap coloration.
• Avoid prolonged low light, which can weaken the plant and reduce trap formation.
• Keep the soil consistently moist, using a carnivorous plant-friendly mix (e.g., sphagnum moss with sand or perlite).
• Water with distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water only; tap water can harm the plant due to minerals.
• Do not allow the traps to sit in stagnant water, but ensure the substrate stays damp.
• Thrives in high humidity (50–80%) and appreciates good airflow.
• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C; avoid frost or extreme heat.
• Dormancy is necessary in winter; reduce watering and light slightly during dormancy (usually 3–4 months).
• Feed traps with small insects occasionally if the plant is grown indoors. Do not overfeed or trigger traps unnecessarily.

Common Issues

• Traps not closing or weak: Insufficient light, poor water quality, or lack of dormancy.
• Blackened traps: Normal after digestion, or due to overfeeding, low humidity, or poor water quality.
• Yellowing leaves: Overwatering, mineral buildup, or insufficient light.
• Dormancy not occurring: May lead to weak growth the following season—ensure cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours in winter.