Venus Fly Trap, Dionaea muscipula

Name: Venus Fly Trap, Dionaea muscipula
Brand: Swell
SKU: swellreptiles-SR_SRVFT
Price: 14.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

An iconic insect‐catching plant for terrariums and naturalistic enclosures

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At a glance...

Snapping traps for live insect control
Thrives in bright, humid environments
Low‐nutrient soil preferred

Details

The Venus Fly Trap is one of the most well‐known carnivorous plants, with its specialised snap‐shut traps that catch small insects. Its fascinating movement and unique look make it a standout in bioactive reptile enclosures or humid terrariums.

Native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, this plant loves bright light, high humidity, and nutrient‐poor soil. It requires distilled water or rainwater to thrive, and its traps function best when left to catch their own prey naturally.

Specifications

Difficulty	Moderate
Size (fully grown)	10‐15cm
Spread (fully grown)	10‐15cm
Ideal moisture	Keep soil consistently damp
Ideal pH	Acidic
Ideal substrate	Peat moss or sphagnum with no added fertiliser
Ideal light	Bright direct light or strong artificial lighting
Country of origin	United States
Ideal temperature	20‐30°C