| Common
Name: |
Venus Fly Trap |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
This form of the Venus Fly Trap has similar characteristics as the original with a couple of exceptions. A much deeper green coloration in the foliage, and the hairs along the edge of the trap are fused, creating small triangles. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Winter and early summer leaves are 3 to 6 inches long, with traps 1 to 1 1/4 inches long. Bears 3 to 10 white flowers in early to midsummer. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Plant with other combined carnivorous plants in a combination planting. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 6-10 |
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| Culture: |
Requires moist, acidic soil and very little fertilizer. Requires partial to full sun. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
3 inch (4 to 6 weeks), 8 inch (8 to 10 weeks) |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture and division. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Fungus gnats and aphids. |
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More
Information: |
DIONAEA SP. CULTURE INFO:
MEDIA: 100% Canadian peat or a peat/sphagnum mix
MEDIA MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: Range between 3 and 4 (on 1-5 scale, 5 being an aquatic)
LIGHT: >3000 Ft candles
HUMIDITY: >50%
SOIL TEMP: keep between 60 and 88 degrees F
**be careful not to exceed the high limit. Drop the light levels to keep the root zone cool if necessary**
WINTER CARE: if photoperiod is not extended and root temp is not high enough, the plants will go dormant.
pH: 3.8 - 4.5
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