Dionaea muscipula 'Chinese Dumpling'

Plant Description

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

This cultivar earns its name from its trap formation. The traps close in a way that resembles a folded Chinese dumpling. They display a highly deformed, 'werewolf' appearance. The trap margins are heavily twisted and wavy. They feature well-separated, animalistic teeth that create an aggressive shape.

The plant's colour changes with light exposure and the seasons. In spring, the plant is predominantly green. With intense light, the traps develop a deep red blush. The petioles, or leaf stalks, typically remain green. This colour contrast becomes more pronounced in the summer months.

'Chinese Dumpling' is known for its unusual and consistent trap deformity. Its distinctive morphology makes it a standout among other mutated Venus flytrap varieties.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Chinese Dumpling' 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.