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Dionaea muscipula | Venus Fly Trap

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Description

The Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) is one of the most iconic and fascinating plants in the world. Known for its unique and dynamic method of capturing prey, this carnivorous plant is native to the boggy areas of North and South Carolina on the east coast of the United States.

Native to: The Venus Fly Trap is native to the East Coast of the United States, specifically the boggy regions of North and South Carolina. In these areas, it thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic soils with high humidity and plenty of sunlight.

Growth Habit: This plant grows as a compact rosette, with each rosette consisting of multiple traps that arise from a central point. The traps are modified leaves that snap shut when triggered by unsuspecting insects.

Water: Venus Fly Traps prefer to be kept consistently moist. They can be kept sitting in a tray of water to ensure that their soil remains damp at all times. Use distilled water or rainwater, as tap water often contains minerals that can harm the plant.

Light: Bright light is essential for the Venus Fly Trap. It needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. If growing indoors, placing it under a strong artificial light can also work, but natural sunlight is preferable.

Humidity: While the Venus Fly Trap will thrive in higher than ambient humidity levels, it can adapt to standard household humidity. Maintaining higher humidity can help mimic its natural habitat, but it is not strictly necessary for the plant's health.

Temperature: The ideal temperature range for a Venus Fly Trap is between 20°C and 30°C during the growing season. In winter, it requires a dormancy period with cooler temperatures ranging from 5°C to 10°C. This period of rest is crucial for the plant's health and future growth.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Every order is hand-packed in eco-friendly, protective packaging - refined through thousands of deliveries to ensure your plant arrives healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

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This carnivorous plant received outstanding reviews, with customers praising its quality and condition upon arrival. Shoppers noted it "arrived in perfect condition" and was "better than pictured." The packaging was consistently excellent, with multiple customers mentioning it arrived "well packaged." Great for educational purposes.

  • Arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier.
  • Better than pictured
  • Great plant that my son has been really interested in.
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Jessica M.
Great plant for my son

Great plant that my son has been really interested in. I’ve been watering it with pond water which seems to have kept it growing strong.

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Dawn G.
Lovely plant well packaged and

Lovely plant well packaged and arrived quickly.

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Melanie J.
I have made multiple orders

I have made multiple orders from this exceptional company and l have always been highly satisfied with the quality of plants that l have received.
They offer a wide range of plants to suit every taste and price range. On the website each plant and it's care needs are meticulously described.
I've also purchased several interesting books from them which whet the appetite for making more interesting/diverse displays and long term care.
Each order has arrived speedily and carefully wrapped against damage in transit.
I have no hesitation in recommending Grow Tropicals to novice plant parents or those with green fingers!

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L R.
Better than pictured

Better than pictured

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Eli

Arrived beautifully and well packaged

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Eli

Arrived beautifully and well packaged

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Audrey

I have many expediences purchasing plants from many different online shops and so far, grow tropicals is the most consistent with ability of plant, and very well packaged. Never got pests from their plant and always dispatch in really good time.

This Venus fly trap arrived in perfect condition. Couldn’t be happier.

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Audrey

I have many expediences purchasing plants from many different online shops and so far, grow tropicals is the most consistent with ability of plant, and very well packaged. Never got pests from their plant and always dispatch in really good time.

This Venus fly trap arrived in perfect condition. Couldn’t be happier.

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