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Dionaea Muscipula Spider

Dionaea muscipula 'Spider'

Venus Flytrap
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£9.99 - £9.99
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£9.99 - £9.99
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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 'Spider' is a Venus flytrap cultivar selected by South West Carnivorous Plants more than a decade ago. The plant is known for its unusually long, narrow petioles and upright growth, giving it a shape that looks very different from standard Venus flytrap forms.

The leaves are thin and wiry, often reaching up to 20cm in length while staying only a few millimetres wide. Rather than forming a compact rosette close to the substrate, Dionaea muscipula 'Spider' sends most of its traps upward on tall, slender petioles. Early season growth is especially upright, with the traps held high above the centre of the plant before relaxing slightly later in the year.

The traps themselves stay fairly small compared to the leaf length, though the fine, elongated cilia add to the stretched appearance. In strong light, the traps can develop red interiors while the petioles remain bright green. Mature plants often produce a dense cluster of tall leaves moving in different directions, which gives the cultivar its spider-like look.

Dionaea muscipula 'Spider' rarely produces the short, ground-hugging traps seen in many other Venus flytraps. Nearly all growth is upright, creating a plant with height and movement rather than bulk. The narrow petioles and delicate traps give the clone a lighter appearance, though it is a vigorous grower once established.

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

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Spider' 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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Bryan Fermore

Classic VFT with numerous long traps.

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Hi Bryan, we're thrilled to hear you love the Venus flytrap! Thanks for your support and enjoy your plant.

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Anonymous

Excelent quality plant extremely well packed and good communication will definitely use this seller again

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you’re happy with your 'Spider'. Looking forward to serving you again!

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