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Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'

Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'

Venus Flytrap
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£19.99 - £19.99
£19.99
£19.99 - £19.99
£19.99
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 'DC XL' boasts traps that are remarkably large, and comparable in size to those of Dionaea 'B52', which are considered the largest traps among all Dionaea cultivars. In the spring, it breaks its dormancy by producing numerous upright leaves that can reach up to 13 cm in length. The leaves of mature specimens bear traps that regularly exceed 5 cm in length. Although it produces several impressive upright leaves throughout the summer, none are as large as the initial spring foliage. Towards the end of summer and into autumn, Dionaea 'DC XL' reverts to producing smaller, prostrate foliage.

The leaves of this cultivar are a bright yellowish-green colour, with the inner surfaces of the trap lobes displaying a striking reddish hue. In all aspects, the morphology of this cultivar is consistent with that of the wild-type Dionaea muscipula.

Named after originator D. Conners.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL' 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 'DC XL'

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL' 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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Clive

Superb specimen. Carefully packed and arrived pristine condition.

Hi Clive, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you’re happy with your 'DC XL'. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

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Bryan
Dionaea muscipula 'DC XL'

Large traps to catch large flies!

Rated Excellent