Venus Fly Trap 'Holland 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 'Holland hybr' is a vigorous and highly sought-after cultivar known for its dynamic growth and striking trap coloration. The traps of 'Holland hybr' are typically bright green with a deep red interior that intensifies with exposure to sunlight, creating a stunning visual contrast. The edges of the traps are lined with long, sharply pointed teeth, giving the plant a fierce and captivating appearance. This cultivar is noted for its ability to produce numerous traps, making it a particularly robust and active grower.

Country of Origin: 'Holland hybr' is a cultivar with roots tracing back to the southeastern United States, the native habitat of Venus Fly Traps.

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: It 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 plants 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 'Holland hybr' Dionaea muscipula - Tissue Culture Cup

$24.40 $44.00 44% Off