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Dionaea Muscipula Bimbo

Dionaea muscipula 'Bimbo'

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

The Venus flytrap cultivar known as 'Bimbo' possesses some of the largest leaves among all other Dionaea cultivars. The traps, which are positioned on leaf bases that can reach a length of 10 cm, can grow up to 5 cm in length! They have a curved shape along the midrib and quickly shut when exposed to direct sunlight.

Along with its impressive size, 'Bimbo' also exhibits remarkable colouring. The inner surfaces of the trap lobes develop a deep red colour with a purple sheen, while the marginal lashes can be purple, red, or white. The rest of the foliage appears entirely yellowish green, and parts of the rhizome may be reddish. 'Bimbo' is a fast-growing cultivar that produces fully erect leaves during the summer and can be easily propagated through rhizome division and leaf cuttings.

Originating from Dr. E.Koenig.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Bimbo' 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 Bimbo

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Bimbo' 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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Michael Scates

New to these plants but they are great fun, were well packaged with fast delivery. Many thanks!

Hi Michael, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your new plants! Thanks for your kind words and support. Happy gardening!

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Amy Chapman

Extremely well packed, fast delivery and great communication! Lovely plants!! Thank you :-)

Hi Amy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you love your plants. Looking forward to serving you again!

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Bryan
Dionaea muscipula 'Bimbo'

Lovely plant due to its long "eye lashes" with an interesting name.

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