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Next carnivorous plant dispatch date: 28th October
Next carnivorous plant dispatch date: 28th October
Dionaea Muscipula Coq Couche

Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche'

Venus Flytrap
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£8.99 - £8.99
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£8.99 - £8.99
£8.99
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 'Coq Couché' is a distinctive prostrate Venus flytrap cultivar named after the vivid red colouring of a rooster. The plant forms a low-growing rosette, with traps held close to the substrate throughout most of the growing season. Its combination of bright green foliage, rich red traps, and colourful teeth gives it a bold appearance that is easy to recognise.

The traps develop a deep red interior under strong light, while the outer lobes remain bright green. One of the defining characteristics of Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couché' is the colour of the dentition. The short, sturdy teeth develop warm orange to orange-red tones on their inner surfaces, creating a striking contrast against both the red trap interior and the green outer margins.

The teeth themselves are broad and robust rather than long and slender. Their shape has often been compared to the comb of a rooster, which inspired the cultivar's name. The compact dentition follows the curved trap margin closely, giving the traps a solid, well-defined outline that differs from both sawtooth and long-cilia cultivars.

Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couché' remains low and spreading as it matures, producing numerous colourful traps across the rosette. The combination of bright foliage, vivid trap interiors, and contrasting orange teeth creates an eye-catching display throughout the growing season.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche' 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 Coq Couche

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Coq Couche' 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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