{"product_id":"venus-flufanger-dionaea-muscipula-rod-mix-fro-20-stk","title":"Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) (RED mix) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venus fluefanger, fluefanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venus flytrap, flytrap\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a mix of seeds from various RED varieties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e is without doubt the most iconic of all carnivorous plants – a botanical sensation that fascinates children, collectors, and researchers alike. It originates from a small area in North and South Carolina in the USA, where it grows in nutrient-poor, moist bogs. To survive in these lean environments, it has developed a spectacular strategy: trapping and digesting insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eThe plant forms a low rosette of green leaves, with the tips ending in traps – two hinged lobes with fine, tooth-like edges. On the inside of the trap are small trigger hairs: when an insect touches them twice in quick succession, the trap closes in a fraction of a second. Inside the trap, digestive enzymes are secreted, which dissolve the prey and provide the plant with the nutrients the soil lacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e requires moist, nutrient-poor soil and plenty of light. It thrives best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003epure sphagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e or a mix of \u003ca title=\"Sphagnum moss (3 L) (sustainably harvested)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\"\u003esphagnum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Perlite (3 litres) | 2-6 mm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e, or our specialized soil for \u003ca title=\"Carnivorous plant soil (5 L)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\"\u003ecarnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e – never use standard potting soil, as the nutrients can damage the roots. Use only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003erainwater, distilled water, or demineralized water\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it does not tolerate lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThe plant should be kept in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003ebright\u003c\/strong\u003e spot, preferably in full sun, and the soil must be kept constantly moist but not waterlogged. In summer, it can benefit from being outdoors, where it can catch its own insects. In Denmark, it must hibernate in a cool place, around 5–10 °C, where it goes dormant and partially dies back – a natural part of its life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eCultivation from seeds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThe seeds should be sown superficially on moist, sterile sphagnum and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003emust not be covered with soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. They require high humidity and light to germinate and should be kept at 22–28 °C. Germination typically takes 4–8 weeks. The small plants are delicate at first, but soon develop the characteristic traps, which gradually grow larger with each growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eAlthough \u003cem data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e has no traditional utility, it is one of the most popular carnivorous plants in the world – both as a collector's plant and as an educational object. It is often used to spark interest in botany and evolution, and its rapid movement mechanism is among the most fascinating in the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e is a living classic – a plant that combines science, aesthetics, and nature's ingenious adaptability in one single pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eCountless shapes and colors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eSince \u003cem data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e truly became popular in cultivation, a wealth of exciting \u003cstrong data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003ecultivars and varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e have emerged. Some have deep red traps and leaves (\u003cem data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e‘Akai Ryu’\u003c\/em\u003e), others have unusually large traps (\u003cem data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e‘B52’\u003c\/em\u003e) or toothless trap edges (\u003cem data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e‘Fused Tooth’\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003e‘Cup Trap’\u003c\/em\u003e). There are even miniature forms and clones with spiral-shaped traps or unique color patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003eNew varieties are constantly appearing through selection and tissue culture, making \u003cem data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003einfinitely varied collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where each clone can have its own distinct expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Read our article on the care of \u003ca title=\"Care of Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/pasning-af-venus-fluefanger-dionaea-muscipula\"\u003eVenus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e the right soil: \u003ca title=\"Carnivorous plant soil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44879517581580,"sku":"EF-KP-007","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Dionaeamuscipula_redmix_1.jpg?v=1702290751","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/venus-flufanger-dionaea-muscipula-rod-mix-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}