Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap'

Also known as: Cupped Trap Venus Flytrap

Origin: A well-known cultivar registered in 2000, prized for its distinctly cup-shaped traps.

Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap' is a highly recognisable flytrap variety featuring inward-curving traps that form a cup-like shape—unlike the flat, open traps seen in typical forms. This shape gives it a unique look and increases its effectiveness at retaining captured prey. The plant is compact, with short petioles and vivid green leaves that often display red interiors under strong light. A fantastic cultivar for collectors seeking unusual trap morphology.

Growing Requirements

Light: Bright direct sunlight or full-spectrum LED lighting (5000–6500K). Needs at least 4–6 hours of direct light daily for healthy colour and trap formation.

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

Watering:

• Active growth: Keep soil consistently moist. Best grown in a tray of water.

• Dormant period: Water less often. Keep soil damp and avoid standing water.

Humidity: 40–70% ideal. Thrives in typical indoor conditions with good light and airflow.

Temperature: Performs best at 20–30°C. Requires cool winter dormancy at 5–10°C for 2–3 months.

Feeding: Will capture insects naturally. If indoors, feed sparingly with small prey or dried food. One insect per trap every few weeks is sufficient.

Dormancy: Yes—enters a winter dormancy. Growth slows, and traps may die back before regrowing in spring.

What’s Included

Plant: One juvenile Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap'. Traps may appear less cupped at a young stage but will show full form as the plant matures. Size: 2–4 cm across when shipped.

Grow Cup: 5 cm clear plastic cup with ventilated lid. Top layer includes protective moss or sterile medium.

Medium: Nutrient-free peat-based carnivorous plant soil—moisture-retentive, breathable, and low in nutrients.

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

Beginner Tips

• Cupped traps can be delicate—avoid poking or overfeeding.

• Never use tap water.

• Let it go dormant in winter for healthy long-term growth.