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Dionaea Muscipula Giant Sand

Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand'

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

Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand' is a Venus flytrap developed by Norman Parker, a grower closely associated with Adrian Slack. This cultivar is known for its tall, upright form and elevated traps.

The plant produces long, narrow leaf stalks that lift the traps well above the centre of the rosette. This creates an open structure, with each trap held clear of the others. Compared with low-growing forms, Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand' has a more vertical habit throughout the growing season.

The traps themselves are large and sit at the end of these slender petioles. Their size contrasts with the narrow leaves, giving the plant a distinctive shape. The traps are typically broad and well-formed, with evenly spaced marginal teeth.

Colour develops with light. The outer trap remains green to yellow-green, while the interior can take on warm tones ranging from light red to deeper shades. This colour often spreads across much of the inner surface in good conditions.

Growth is steady. The plant builds height and produces successive upright leaves rather than forming a dense, low clump. Over time, Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand' develops into a tall specimen with clearly separated traps.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand' 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 Giant Sand

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Giant Sand' 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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