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Dionaea Muscipula Big Bertha

Dionaea muscipula 'Big Bertha'

Venus Flytrap
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Supplied in a 9cm Pot

You’ll receive one established division growing in a 9cm pot with soil perfect for Venus flytraps. Plant size and seasonal appearance will vary; photos show our mother plants.

Seasonal Information

Dionaea are perennial plants. Heading into Winter, the Venus flytraps may have very few traps when purchased. Don't worry, they'll be back in the Spring!

Delivery Information

Delivery from £4.99 (mainland UK). We aim to dispatch orders within 2 working days.

Plant Description

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 cultivation, producing an impressive plant that can exceed 30cm across when fully mature. Its sheer size, combined with vigorous growth, has made it a sort after plant among collectors of giant Venus flytraps.

The traps regularly reach around 5cm in length and are carried on broad, sturdy leaves that give the plant a bold appearance. The rosette expands steadily each season, producing numerous large traps that surround the centre of the plant. Mature specimens quickly become commanding plants that occupy far more space than a typical Venus flytrap.

The trap interiors develop rich shades of red under strong sunlight, contrasting with the bright green outer lobes and foliage. Long, evenly spaced cilia frame the traps, giving them the classic Venus flytrap appearance but on a much larger scale. The generous proportions of both the leaves and traps make every part of the plant appear oversized.

Dionaea muscipula ‘Big Bertha' combines its impressive dimensions with a vigorous growth habit, forming large clumps over time if given enough room. As the rhizome matures, the plant produces an increasingly dense display of oversized traps throughout the growing season, making it one of the most imposing cultivars in a collection.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Big Bertha' mother plants. Divisions are taken from the mother plants and are planted into 9cm pots to be sold. Division sizes can vary greatly and will always be sent largest first. If you'd like to know the size of a plant before ordering, please feel free to contact us.

Dionaea Muscipula Big Bertha

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Big Bertha' is easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Venus flytraps.

  1. Provide as much sun as possible.
  2. Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
  3. Use acidic soil. A 1:1 peat moss & perlite mix is typical.

Take a look at our full, in-depth guide for more information.

Full Care Guide

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.

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