Tropical plants
Dionaea: maintenance tips
A small insect-eating plant whose leaf rosettes are lined with soft spines that help it catch insects.
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.
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