You Garden Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea) 12Cm Pot - One Colour -

17.59 GBP

Practical and fascinating, everyone should own their ownVenus Fly Trap! The most recognisable of the carnivorous plants, the Venus Fly Trap attracts insects by releasing a sweetly scented mucus which mimics the fragrance emitted by fruits and flowers. In addition, the lobes of each trap have a red colouring which intensifies in bright summer sun, fooling the insect into thinking that it is a flower. The traps of this fascinating plant are shaped from the ends of the leaves, with specially adapted hair-like sensors which cause the trap to be triggered when touched 2or 3times in quick succession. This prevents accidental triggering by rain or debris falling in. Once closed, traps take 5 to 12 days to reopen after the prey has been digested and will only work a couple of times before they become unusable - so do not be tempted to closed them yourself as this will weaken the plant. Your Venus fly trap will thrive in a humid, sunny position. During the growing season, water the plant from below by standing the container in a saucer of water. In the winter months, water the same way but dispose of any excess to ensure that the plant is not sitting in water constantly. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, with guaranteed multi crowns. PLEASE NOTE: The traps can be triggered during transit which causes the heads to turn black and die off. New traps will soon grow in their place. Delivered As: Plant Max Height (in cm): 10 Max Spread (in cm): 15 Potted: N Easy to grow and ideal for a bright, sunny windowsill. A real carnivorous plant that captures and eats insects and flies. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, with guaranteed multi crowns.

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