Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula 'Korean Melody Shark hybr'

Also known as: Korean Melody Shark Venus Flytrap

Origin: A cultivated hybrid derived from the well-known 'Korean Melody Shark', bred for its compact size, dramatic teeth, and unique trap structure.

Dionaea muscipula 'Korean Melody Shark hybr' is a highly distinctive Venus Flytrap cultivar featuring short, fused marginal lashes (trap “teeth”) and a compact, upright growth form. The traps often appear jagged or “shark-like” at the edges, giving the plant a fearsome and eye-catching appearance. The interior of the traps typically flushes red in strong light, contrasting with the thick green lobes. This hybrid is a great addition to any collection, especially for growers who enjoy quirky, compact, and toothy varieties.

Growing Requirements

Light: Full sun or strong artificial light (5000–6500K). Needs 4–6+ hours of direct light daily to bring out red coloration and robust trap structure.

Water: Use only distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis (RO) water.

Watering:

• Growing season (spring–autumn): Keep soil consistently moist. Best grown in a shallow tray of water.

• Dormant season (winter): Reduce watering—keep soil just damp and remove from standing water.

Humidity: 40–70% preferred. Thrives in average indoor humidity with adequate light and water.

Temperature: Ideal range is 20–30°C. Requires a cool dormancy at 5–10°C for 2–3 months each winter.

Feeding: Captures insects on its own. Indoors, feed monthly with a small bug or piece of dried insect. Avoid overfeeding.

Dormancy: Yes—enters winter dormancy. Older traps may die back, with regrowth starting in spring.

What’s Included

Plant: One juvenile Dionaea muscipula 'Korean Melody Shark hybr'. Size at shipping is approx. 2–4 cm across. Characteristic fused "shark tooth" traps will become more prominent as the plant matures under bright light.

Grow Cup: 5 cm clear plastic cup with ventilated lid to maintain humidity during transit. Includes a protective top layer of moss or sterile media.

Medium: Peat-based, low-nutrient carnivorous plant soil—moisture-retentive and breathable.

Instructions: Step-by-step planting and care guide included.

Beginner Tips

• Don’t trigger traps for fun—this weakens the plant.

• Use only mineral-free water—tap water will cause root and trap damage.

• Provide dormancy—winter rest is essential for long-term growth.