Tropical plants

Dionaea: maintenance tips

A small insect-eating plant whose leaf rosettes are lined with soft spines that help it catch insects.

Maintenance tips: Dionaea or Venus flytrapMaintenance tips: Dionaea or Venus flytrap

Common name: Venus flytrap

Exposure

Bright light, near a south-facing window.

Watering

Keep potting soil moist during growing season. Can rest on clay balls. Water with cooled boiled water or distilled water.

Repotting

A plant that likes to be snug. Repot as needed in a mixture of sphagnum peat moss and sand.

Fertilization

No fertilization necessary.

Availability may vary by store.

Care products for tropical plants

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Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a BMR expert in your area.