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Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth'

Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth'

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 'Rabbit Teeth' is a distinctive all-green Venus flytrap cultivar known for its unusual trap margins. The plant grows with a low, spreading habit for much of the growing season, although some leaves may become semi-erect as they mature. Its compact shape and bright green colour make it immediately recognisable, even before the traps are examined closely.

The defining feature of Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth' is its highly modified dentition. Instead of the long, needle-like cilia found on a typical Venus flytrap, the teeth are broad, widely spaced, and fused together at the base. Each tooth ends in a series of small serrations, creating an appearance that closely resembles the incisors of a rabbit. The teeth are short, blunt, and irregular, giving the traps a softer look than cultivars with long or triangular dentition.

The traps themselves are often broader than those of a standard Venus flytrap and remain bright green throughout the season. Under strong light, some plants may develop faint yellow-green tones, but the cultivar lacks the strong red pigmentation found in many other forms.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth' 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 'Rabbit Teeth'

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Rabbit Teeth' 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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