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Dionaea Muscipula Darwin
Dionaea Muscipula Darwin
Dionaea Muscipula Darwin
Dionaea Muscipula Darwin

Dionaea muscipula 'Darwin'

Venus Flytrap
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£13.99 - £13.99
£13.99
£13.99 - £13.99
£13.99
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 'Darwin' is a giant Venus flytrap selected in England at Southwest Carnivorous Plants. It comes from a cross between Dionaea muscipula 'South West Giant' and 'Dingleys Big Vigorous'. The aim was clear. Combine very large traps with a plant that keeps a tighter, more manageable shape.

The result is a compact but heavy-growing clone. It produces traps up to 5 cm across, matching the size of 'South West Giant'. At the same time, the petioles stay shorter. The plant sits lower and looks denser in a pot. This balance makes Dionaea muscipula 'Darwin' easier to grow in standard containers without the sprawling habit some giants develop.

Growth is fast. The plant divides readily and forms a thick clump within a few seasons. In a larger pot, it builds into a solid specimen with dozens of upright traps. During summer, the traps rise on longer leaf stalks and colour well in strong sun. The interior flushes red when grown in full light.

This cultivar gained attention when it won the largest trap competition on the CPUK forum, with traps measuring 5 cm. It was also used by the BBC during filming for the series 'Life', chosen for its scale and presence on camera.

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

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Darwin' 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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