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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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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...
View full detailsDionaea 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', originally known as B01, is a Venus flytrap cultivar selected by Best Carnivorous Plants (BCP) for its unusual trap c...
View full detailsDionaea 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 'Great White Shark' is a giant Venus flytrap bred in England by Alistair and Jenny Pearce at Southwest Carnivorous Plants. The pl...
View full detailsDionaea 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' is a compact Venus flytrap cultivar recognised for its deep red colouration and unusual saw-like teeth. The plant ...
View full detailsDionaea 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' is a large-growing Venus flytrap cultivar with broad traps, thick growth, and strong red colouration. It grows low ...
View full detailsDionaea 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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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...
View full detailsDionaea 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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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 is a seed-grown clone raised by Ian Salter. It represents a stable all-green form of the species, lacking the ...
View full detailsDionaea muscipula 'South West Giant' is a Venus flytrap cultivar developed by British grower Alistair Pearce during the 1980s. He named the plant a...
View full detailsDionaea muscipula 'Brad Giant 2' is a giant Venus flytrap selected from seed by Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenias. This cultivar was chosen for i...
View full detailsDionaea muscipula 'UK Sawtooth 1' is a British Venus flytrap selection known for its short, sharply serrated teeth. It combines bright green foliag...
View full detailsThe Dionaea muscipula 'Triton' is a carnivorous plant cultivar that stands out for its unique trap structure. It originated from a collaboration be...
View full detailsDionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant' is a large-growing Venus flytrap cultivar selected for its overall size and vigorous growth. It produces longer l...
View full detailsDionaea 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 'DC XL' boasts traps that are remarkably large, and comparable in size to those of Dionaea 'B52', which are considered the largest traps am...
View full detailsThe Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula 'Paradisia' is a specific cultivar named for its Australian originator, Paradisia Nurseries. It stands out for ...
View full detailsDionaea muscipula 'Microdent' is an unusual variety of Venus flytrap. Its name comes directly from its most obvious feature. 'Microdent' refers to ...
View full detailsDionaea 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...
View full detailsAll 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.
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.
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.
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) originates from a small area of the south-eastern United States, mainly in North and South Carolina. In the wild, it grows in open, sunny wetlands with acidic, nutrient-poor soils that stay moist for much of the year. Its natural range is surprisingly limited compared with how widely the plant is now cultivated around the world. Venus flytraps are adapted to this challenging habitat by trapping insects and other small prey, which helps them obtain nutrients that are scarce in the soil.
Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants (test with one plant before using on your entire collection). Repotting into a fresh mix every year helps keep plants vigorous.
Yes. Dionaea are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older traps may turn black and shrivel up; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.
In most of the UK, yes, Dionaea are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Cultivars that are heavily deformed or delicate often do better in a greenhouse.
Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Dionaea can't tolerate minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to slow growth and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.
Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, larger traps, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer traps. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.
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