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Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) 'GJ Phalanx' x 'La Grosse a Guigui' — 1.5–2-inch plant
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Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) 'GJ Phalanx' x 'La Grosse a Guigui' is a carnivorous plant with touch-sensitive trichomes that trigger trap closure. Interlocking cilia help retain prey, while enzymes digest it over time.
At a glance
- Current size: about 1.5–2 inches in diameter
- Trap action: touch-sensitive trichomes in the middle of each trap trigger its closing mechanism
- Prey digestion: interlocking cilia make it difficult or impossible for prey to escape; enzymes digest it after closure, a process that can take up to 10 days
- Dormancy: during colder winter months
Care
- Light: full sun
- Growing medium: peat and perlite, or pure peat
- Water: use the tray method; provide less water during winter dormancy
- Feeding: fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks
- Conditions: 50–85% humidity; 65–80°F in spring and summer, 35–55°F in colder months
Plant care
- Light
- Full or partial sun
- Watering
- Use the tray method
Plant traits can vary by species and growing conditions. If you have pets, confirm a plant's suitability with a qualified source before buying.