Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula 'Spider'

Also known as: Spider Venus Flytrap

Origin: A cultivated variety of Dionaea muscipula, selected for its unusually narrow traps and long, slender petioles that resemble spider legs.

Dionaea muscipula 'Spider' is a unique and elegant Venus Flytrap cultivar known for its distinctive growth habit. The traps are long and narrow compared to typical varieties, and are held on extended, spindly leaf stems that give the whole plant a spider-like appearance. This cultivar grows in a more upright and open fashion, especially during the active season, and is ideal for collectors seeking flytraps with unusual structure and movement.

Growing Requirements

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

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

Watering:

• Growing season (spring–autumn): Keep soil consistently moist. Best kept 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. Performs well in household conditions if light and water needs are met.

Temperature: Grows well in 20–30°C during active growth. Requires winter dormancy at 5–10°C for 2–3 months.

Feeding: Catches small insects naturally. If grown indoors, feed monthly with dried bloodworms or small live insects. Avoid overfeeding or triggering traps without prey.

Dormancy: Yes—requires a true winter dormancy. Traps may die back before regrowth in spring.

What’s Included

Plant: One young Dionaea muscipula 'Spider'. Traps may appear slender and green at shipping stage; with time and bright light, mature traps will develop the signature long, narrow “spider leg” appearance. Size at shipping: approx. 2–4 cm across.

Grow Cup: 5 cm clear plastic cup with ventilated lid for humidity control. Top layer includes moss or sterile media for protection.

Medium: Low-nutrient, peat-based carnivorous plant soil—moisture-retentive and breathable.

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

Beginner Tips

• Avoid triggering traps without food—it wastes energy and slows growth.

• Use only mineral-free water—tap water causes root damage.

• Don’t skip dormancy—a cool winter rest is essential for long-term health.