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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

Shop Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) grown at our nursery in Leicestershire and propagated from our own collection. Choose from plants with classic snapping traps, striking colours and unusual shapes, with UK delivery.

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Dionaea muscipula - Fake Dracula

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This is a venus fly trap that I purchased as 'Dracula' but it turned out not to be the real deal. After some research, it seems that there are quit...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Charly Mandon’s Spotted'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Charly Mandon's Spotted' is a Venus flytrap cultivar selected in France in 2010. It is best known for the unusual red spotting t...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull', originally known as B01, is a Venus flytrap cultivar selected by Best Carnivorous Plants (BCP) for its unusual trap c...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth' is a distinctive all-green Venus flytrap cultivar known for its unusual trap margins. The plant grows with a low, ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Darwin'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Darwin' is a giant Venus flytrap selected in England at Southwest Carnivorous Plants. It comes from a cross between Dionaea musc...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth' is a compact Venus flytrap cultivar recognised for its deep red colouration and unusual saw-like teeth. The plant ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Phalanx'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Phalanx' is a compact Venus flytrap cultivar selected by Mathias Maier of Green Jaws. The plant stays low and prostrate through ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Beastie Boy'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Beastie Boy' is a large-growing Venus flytrap cultivar with broad traps, thick growth, and strong red colouration. It grows low ...

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Dionaea muscipula BCP H15

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Dionaea muscipula BCP H15 is a medium-sized Venus flytrap cultivar with distinctive traps.  The traps are gently arched and display a rich red to o...

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Dionaea muscipula - IS BC09

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Once upon a time, there was a man called Ian who lived in Wales and got some Venus flytrap seeds from a man named Brad who lived in California. Ian...

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Dionaea muscipula - Stefan Lenssen C (Plantev)

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Dionaea muscipula Stefan Lenssen C (Plantev) is a selected clone known for its pronounced marginal teeth and balanced trap size. This form shows a ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Grün'

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Grün is German for 'green'. Dionaea muscipula 'Grün' is an all-green Venus flytrap creating lots of vibrant traps throughout the summer. It is poss...

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Dionaea muscipula - IS BC 43 All Green

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Dionaea muscipula IS BC 43 All Green is a seed-grown clone raised by Ian Salter. It represents a stable all-green form of the species, lacking the ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'South West Giant'

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Dionaea muscipula 'South West Giant' is a Venus flytrap cultivar developed by British grower Alistair Pearce during the 1980s. He named the plant a...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Brad Giant 2'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Brad Giant 2' is a giant Venus flytrap selected from seed by Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenias. This cultivar was chosen for i...

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Dionaea muscipula 'UK Sawtooth 1'

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Dionaea muscipula 'UK Sawtooth 1' is a British Venus flytrap selection known for its short, sharply serrated teeth. It combines bright green foliag...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Triton'

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The Dionaea muscipula 'Triton' is a carnivorous plant cultivar that stands out for its unique trap structure. It originated from a collaboration be...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant' is a large-growing Venus flytrap cultivar selected for its overall size and vigorous growth. It produces longer l...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Chinese Dumpling'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Chinese Dumpling' is a Venus flytrap cultivar that originated from a tissue culture lab in China. It remains a very sought-after...

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Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'

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Dionaea 'DC XL' boasts traps that are remarkably large, and comparable in size to those of Dionaea 'B52', which are considered the largest traps am...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Paradisia'

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The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula 'Paradisia' is a specific cultivar named for its Australian originator, Paradisia Nurseries. It stands out for ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Microdent'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Microdent' is an unusual variety of Venus flytrap. Its name comes directly from its most obvious feature. 'Microdent' refers to ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry'

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Dionaea muscipula ‘King Henry’ is a giant Venus flytrap bred by Don Elkins of Mesa Exotics. It was selected for its strong growth rate and large tr...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Jaws Smiley'

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The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Jaws Smiley' is a plant with a unique growth habit. Grower G. Hoogenstrijd developed this cultivar. I...

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Choosing your Venus flytrap

All Venus flytraps belong to one species, Dionaea muscipula, but individual varieties can look quite different. Some grow close to the compost, while others hold their traps on upright leaves. Trap size, colour and the shape of the teeth give each plant its character.

If you’re buying your first flytrap, look for a vigorous variety with straightforward care requirements. We recommend plants like Dionaea 'Red Bull' for new growers. For an existing collection, you might prefer larger traps, deep red foliage or an unusual trap shape.

What will arrive?

Our flytraps are propagated by division from our mother plants and supplied in 9cm pots. Product photographs show the mother plants, and the size of individual divisions varies. Check each listing for details, or contact us if you would like to know the size before ordering.

Appearance also changes with the seasons. Plants bought during winter dormancy may have fewer traps than those shown in summer photographs.

Helping your plant settle in

A sunny position, suitable carnivorous plant compost and low-mineral water provide the foundations for healthy growth. Our Venus flytrap care guide explains growing locations, watering and winter care in the UK.

Venus flytrap FAQs

What should I feed my Venus flytrap?

Nothing. You do not need to offer any additional food to a Venus flytrap. They will catch their own food, especially when kept outdoors or in an unheated greenhouse

How do I water Venus flytraps?
  • March–October: Stand the plant pot in a saucer or tray containing 1 to 2 cm of rainwater. The soil should never be allowed to dry out.
  • November–February: Keep the soil just damp, reducing the standing water significantly while they rest.
Can I use tapwater for Venus flytraps?

No, unless you live in a very soft water area (<50ppm) do not use tapwater. Regular tap water contains minerals, lime, and chlorine that burn and kill the roots over time.
Always use collected rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water.

Do Venus flytraps need winter dormancy?

Yes, Dionaea need a cold winter rest period (roughly from Halloween to Valentine's Day) with lower temperatures (unheated greenhouses, cold frames, or bright sheds). Their old traps will turn brown and die back; this is completely natural. Trim away dead growth to prevent mould (botrytis).

What kind of soil should I use for Venus flytraps?

Use a specialist peat-free or low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost, typically mixed with perlite or equivalent for drainage. Never use standard multi-purpose garden compost, which contains too many nutrients.