Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula 'Typical' Also known as: Typical Venus Flytrap, Common Venus Flytrap Origin: Native to the coastal plains of North and South Carolina, USA. Grown from cultivated stock. Dionaea muscipula 'Typical' is the classic Venus Flytrap variety, best known for its snapping jaw-like traps that close quickly when triggered by unsuspecting insects. Each trap is lined with sensitive trigger hairs and edged with fine teeth, forming a natural cage once closed. The 'Typical' form features green leaves and traps, often with red blushing inside the trap when grown in bright light. Easy to grow with the right conditions, this iconic carnivorous plant is both fascinating and functional—perfect for beginners, classrooms, and collectors alike. Growing Requirements Light: Full sun to bright indirect light. Requires at least 12–16 hours of direct sunlight or strong artificial lighting (5000–6500K) daily for healthy growth and trap coloration. Water: Use only distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis (RO) water. Watering: Growing season (spring–autumn): Keep the soil consistently moist. Best grown sitting in a shallow tray of water. Dormant season (winter): Reduce watering slightly and keep soil just damp. Avoid standing water when plant is dormant. Humidity: 40–70% preferred. Adapts well to typical household humidity if light and water needs are met. Temperature: Thrives in 20–30°C during active growth. Requires a winter dormancy at 5–10°C for 2–3 months. Feeding: Catches its own prey. Do not overfeed. One insect per trap every few weeks is sufficient. Do not trigger traps without food, as this wastes energy. Dormancy: Yes—requires a true winter dormancy. Leaves may blacken and die back. Resume full watering and light in spring when new growth appears. What’s Included Plant: One Dionaea muscipula 'Typical' plant in active or dormant phase depending on season. Size varies, with 3–6+ traps per plant. Grown outdoors in Australian conditions. Pot: 7 cm nursery pot. Ready to grow—no transplanting required. Medium: Nutrient-free peat-based carnivorous plant mix—moisture-retentive, well-draining, and suitable for Venus Flytraps. Instructions: Step-by-step planting and care guide included. Beginner Tips Don’t feed raw meat—only small live or dried insects. Let it rest in winter—cool temperatures and reduced light are essential for dormancy. Only use mineral-free water—tap water can kill Venus Flytraps.
