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Dionaea Muscipula Great White Shark

Dionaea muscipula 'Great White Shark'

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 'Great White Shark' is a giant Venus flytrap bred in England by Alistair and Jenny Pearce at Southwest Carnivorous Plants. The plant comes from a cross between 'South West Giant' and 'Shark Tooth'. The goal was to combine the trap size and vigour of 'South West Giant' with the unusual teeth of 'Shark Tooth'.

The result is a large and upright cultivar with a strong growth habit. Mature plants produce broad traps that can reach the size expected from giant forms. These traps sit on sturdy leaves and hold themselves well above the centre of the plant during the main growing season.

The defining feature of Dionaea muscipula 'Great White Shark' is the trap margin. Instead of long needle-like cilia, the traps develop short triangular teeth. They are thick, irregular, and widely spaced. The shape closely resembles the dentate margins seen in 'Shark Tooth'. This feature becomes more pronounced on mature summer traps.

The trap interior colours well in strong light. Many plants develop a bright red inner surface while the outer trap remains green. The contrast highlights the jagged teeth and gives the traps a very bold appearance.

Growth is vigorous. The plant builds size quickly and forms a chunky rosette over time. Its structure and trap size reflect the influence of 'South West Giant', while the dentate teeth clearly show the genetics of 'Shark Tooth'.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Great White Shark' 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 Great White Shark

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Great White Shark' 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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David Chambers

Good quality great price arrived in excellent packaging. Recommended

Hi David, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with your 'Great White Shark' and packaging. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Anonymous

The plant arrived in a terrific condition. I bought the Great White Shark and "the Red One", and all were packaged safe, and to a highly professional standard. Have recommended others to your shop. Of, course, I will come back to this Shop again when space for VFTs allow. Thank You or should that be FANG Q!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending us. We're thrilled to hear your plants arrived safely and in great condition. We look forward to your next visit when you're ready for more VFTs. Thanks again for your support!

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