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Venus Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula

Also found as Dionaea muscipula Ellis

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a rosette companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A very bright rainwater tray, bog planter, or suitable outdoor position
Care: Specialist · Bog carnivorous plant
Everyday size: A compact tabletop rosette at first; allow room for offsets or mature leaf spread.
Collector class: Premium
Seller listings: No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Dionaea
Family: Droseraceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Division · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

ASPCA-listed non-toxic to cats and dogs

The applicable botanical record is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Eating any plant material can still cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

The ASPCA listing does not establish child or human edibility. Keep decorative plants out of reach and do not ingest.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Venus Flytrap

Bog carnivorous plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Specialist

Light: Very bright light; strong color and growth generally require ample sun
Water: Use rainwater or distilled water and keep the pot standing in shallow water during active growth
Temperature: Follow species hardiness; temperate genera require a cool winter dormancy (5–30°C)
Humidity: Normal to humid air with circulation; mineral-free water matters more than misting (40–80%)
Potting medium: Specialist low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost
Drainage: Tray-watered during growth; never use ordinary fertilized potting mix
Feeding: Do not use ordinary fertilizer; the plant obtains nutrients from prey
Pruning and grooming: Remove blackened traps or pitchers without triggering healthy traps
Seasonal rhythm: Provide the required winter dormancy for Dionaea and Sarracenia
Propagation: Division, rhizome division, leaf or root cuttings, or seed by genus
Travel planning: Keep an adequate rainwater reservoir and arrange a check within three to five days in summer
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Carnivorous plant growing guide

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Exact scientific-name ASPCA record located; this statement applies to cats and dogs only.

Pets: The applicable botanical record is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Eating any plant material can still cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.
Children: The ASPCA listing does not establish child or human edibility. Keep decorative plants out of reach and do not ingest.
Handling: Normal gardening hygiene: wash hands after handling and avoid eye or mouth contact.
Placement: A reasonable choice for cat- or dog-aware homes when the plant, container, and any support are still placed securely.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Animal Poison Control — Dionaea muscipula ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: Noah Elhardt
License: CC BY-SA 2.5
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Botanical source: View identity source

Scenes

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Venus Flytrap

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