Venus Fly Trap 'G14 hybr' Dionaea muscipula - Tissue Culture Cup

A captivating carnivorous plant with jaw-like leaves that snap shut on insects, featuring vibrant green color with sometimes red interiors, perfect for adding intrigue.

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1-3 Plants in a Tissue Culture Cup

Visual Description: The Venus Fly Trap 'G14 hybr' is a robust and vigourous cultivar known for its impressive trap size and intense coloration. The traps of 'G14 hybr' are large, with a deep red to burgundy interior that contrasts beautifully with the bright green exterior. The teeth along the edges are long, slender, and sharply pointed, adding to the plant's dramatic and predatory appearance.

Country of Origin: 'G14 hybr' is a cultivar derived from the Venus Fly Traps native to the southeastern United States.

Ideal Growing Conditions:

  • Bright, indirect sunlight
  • Humid environment with well-draining, nutrient-poor soil (sphagnum peat moss and perlite mix)
  • Keep soil moist with distilled or rainwater (avoid tap water)
  • Temperature range of 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the growing season
  • Cooler dormancy period in winter (around 40-50°F or 4-10°C)

Additional Information:

  • Watering Tips: Use only distilled or rainwater; tap water can harm the plant due to its mineral content.
  • Dormancy: A winter dormancy period is essential for the plant's long-term health; the plant should be kept cool and receive less water.
  • Feeding: Can capture its own prey, occasionally feeding it small insects like flies or spiders can promote its impressive growth.

How to Harden Tissue Culture Dionaea muscipula: Gradually acclimatise your tissue-cultured to outdoor conditions. Start by placing the plant in a shaded area for a week, then slowly introduce it to more sunlight over the next 2–3 weeks. Maintain high humidity during this period, and be cautious not to expose the plant to direct sunlight or strong winds too quickly.

Venus Fly Trap 'G14 hybr' Dionaea muscipula - Tissue Culture Cup

$24.40 $44.00 44% Off