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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 '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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Dionaea muscipula 'Harmony'

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The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Harmony' is a distinctive plant with a prostrate growth habit. It lies close to the ground, presentin...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy' is a distinctive Venus flytrap cultivar discovered by Araflora. It is best known for its unusually open traps, which oft...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Fangzahn'

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The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Fangzahn' originated in Germany in 2009. Its name translates from German as "fang tooth". This name d...

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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

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Dionaea muscipula 'Tiger Fangs'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Tiger Fangs' is a distinctive Venus flytrap cultivar created by Christian Klein in Germany in 2003 and later registered by Marti...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula'

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The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' is a distinctive plant known for its unique trap structure and colouration.  The most notabl...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Cupped Trap' is a distinctive clone first identified by the nursery Agri-Starts III in Florida during 1998. It sets itself apart...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Cracker'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Cracker' is an unusual Venus flytrap cultivar discovered by Araflora. It forms a compact, low-growing rosette and is recognised ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Coquillage'

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The Venus flytrap cultivar Dionaea muscipula 'Coquillage' earns its name from the French word for shell. Its unique trap shape directly inspires th...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Big Bertha'

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Dionaea muscipula ‘Big Bertha' is a giant Venus flytrap cultivar bred by Mike King of Shropshire Sarracenias. It is one of the largest forms in cul...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Archangel'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Archangel' is an upright Venus flytrap cultivar developed by FlytrapStore. It is recognised for its large, heavily curved traps ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Alien'

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The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula 'Alien' is a unique cultivar that originated with Czech collector Gregor Bily. Its name comes directly from its...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha'

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Edward Read and Ivan Snyder developed Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha' cultivar in Hawthorne, California. Read received green dentate flytraps from ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Megatrap'

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Megtrap is a plant that has a small amount of ambiguity surrounding its name. Go back 30 years and this plant was doing the rounds as one of Adrian...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Dentate'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Dentate' is a striking Venus flytrap cultivar prized for its exceptionally dark red colouration and distinctive dentate teet...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Trident'

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A trident is a 3-pronged spear, and you can see why that inspired the name of this beautiful Venus flytrap cultivar. Look closely and you will see ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'CK Botox Lips'

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Dionaea muscipula 'CK Botox Lips' is a spectacular Venus flytrap cultivar, known for its unusual trap formation. It originated in Germany, selected...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couché' is a distinctive prostrate Venus flytrap cultivar named after the vivid red colouring of a rooster. The plant forms ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Dentate'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Dentate' is one of the earliest named mutant Venus flytrap cultivars and has remained popular ever since. It is known for its un...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Spider'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Spider' is an upright Venus flytrap cultivar known for its long, narrow leaves and strong red colouration. It is a vigorous ...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Royal Red'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Royal Red' is an historic Venus flytrap cultivar and one of the earlier-named selections grown specifically for its red colourat...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Scarlet Bristle'

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Dionaea muscipula 'Scarlet Bristle' is a distinctive Venus flytrap discovered by Richard Keen in Canada. The plant appeared during tissue culture p...

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Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'

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Dionaea 'Werewolf' is a unique Venus flytrap cultivar first produced in 2011 by G. Hoogenstrijd of Araflora in Amsterdam and Stefan Lenssen in Germ...

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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

Where does the Venus flytrap originate from?

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.

What compost/ soil should I use for Venus flytraps?

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.

Do Venus flytraps need winter dormancy in the UK?

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.

Can Venus flytraps live outside all year in the UK?

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.

Do I need to use rainwater for Venus flytraps?

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.

Do Venus flytraps need full sun?

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.