Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula 'Alien'

Also known as: Alien Venus Flytrap

Origin: A unique and visually bizarre cultivated variety of Dionaea muscipula, bred for its wide, curved traps and tightly spaced, tooth-like lashes.

Dionaea muscipula 'Alien' is one of the most dramatic and surreal Venus Flytrap cultivars. It features extra-wide, dome-shaped traps with fused, arched teeth that curve inward like an alien jaw. The traps are often flushed with red inside, with thick green lobes and short petioles that keep the rosette low and compact. ‘Alien’ has become a favourite among collectors due to its unmistakable silhouette and otherworldly aesthetic.

Growing Requirements

Light: Full sun or bright artificial light (5000–6500K). Needs at least 4–6 hours of direct light per day to maintain trap colour and healthy growth.

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

Watering:

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

• Dormant season (winter): Water less frequently—keep the soil just damp and remove from standing water.

Humidity: 40–70% preferred. Adapts well to typical household humidity with proper lighting and water.

Temperature: Thrives in 20–30°C. Requires a cool dormancy at 5–10°C for 2–3 months annually.

Feeding: Catches prey naturally. Indoors, feed monthly with dried bloodworms or live insects. Avoid triggering traps without food.

Dormancy: Yes—enters true winter dormancy. Older traps die back, with fresh growth returning in spring.

What’s Included

Plant: One juvenile Dionaea muscipula 'Alien'. At this stage, traps may be green and beginning to show curvature. Full dome-like traps develop with time, maturity, and strong light. Size at shipping: approx. 2–4 cm across.

Tissue Culture: 5 cm clear plastic cup with lid to maintain humidity. Includes gellangum media

Instructions: care guide included.

Beginner Tips

• Avoid poking traps—triggering without feeding drains plant energy.

• Only use mineral-free water—tap water can kill Venus Flytraps.

• Winter rest is critical—cool dormancy ensures long-term health and trap formation.