Overview
Dionaea muscipula 'Cross Teeth' is a fascinating Venus Fly Trap cultivar prized for its unusual trap formation. Unlike the typical triangular teeth of standard flytraps, 'Cross Teeth' develops jagged, irregularly fused "crossed" teeth, giving the traps a striking, almost serrated look. This rare feature makes it a standout variety for collectors seeking something truly different. Each cup contains 1 or more plants, offering great value and the potential for multiple thriving specimens.

Origin
All Venus Fly Traps are native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina in the USA, where they evolved their insect-catching traps to survive in nutrient-poor soils. 'Cross Teeth' continues this legacy while showcasing its own dramatic twist on trap morphology.

Tissue Culture Cup
These plants are provided in sealed tissue culture cups, ensuring they are sterile, pest-free, and disease-free. The sterile gel inside sustains them during shipping and storage, keeping them strong and healthy until they are ready for transplant. The “1+ plants” guarantee means that most cups contain several genetically identical clones, giving you more than one plant to grow and enjoy.

Care & Growing Conditions

• Light: Requires bright, direct light—full sun outdoors or strong grow lights indoors.

• Temperature: Best growth between 20–30°C, with cooler conditions tolerated during dormancy.

• Soil: Use a nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix of peat moss with perlite or silica sand. Avoid fertilizers.

• Water: Always use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

• Humidity: The sealed cup maintains high humidity. Slowly acclimate plants to open air by gradually loosening the lid over 7–14 days.

Hardening Process
When removing 'Cross Teeth' from the cup:

1. Gently remove plants from the gel and rinse roots with distilled water.

2. Plant into carnivorous plant soil mix.

3. Place under a clear dome or bag to maintain high humidity, venting gradually over 1–2 weeks.

4. Transition to normal growing conditions for strong, vigorous growth.

Why Choose 'Cross Teeth'?

• Unique serrated, irregular teeth for a dramatic, unusual look.

• Cups often contain more than one plant for added value.

• Tissue culture grown for strength, sterility, and quality assurance.

• A must-have for Venus Fly Trap collectors looking for rare cultivars.