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Dionaea Muscipula Triffid Giant

Dionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant'

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 'Triffid Giant' is a large-growing Venus flytrap cultivar selected for its overall size and vigorous growth. It produces longer leaves and larger traps than a typical form, creating an open rosette that can become particularly impressive once the plant reaches maturity.

The traps are the main feature of Dionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant'. They are broad and well proportioned, with long, slender cilia arranged around the margins. The teeth remain fairly typical in shape rather than showing the mutations found in dentate or sawtooth cultivars. Their length helps emphasise the size of the traps when fully open.

Colouration varies with light levels and the age of each trap. Fresh growth is predominantly bright yellow-green to green. The inner surfaces then develop shades of orange and red, particularly when the plant receives plenty of direct sunlight. Mature traps can show a deep red centre surrounded by a contrasting green margin, while the petioles usually retain much of their green colouring.

'Triffid Giant' produces relatively long leaves, giving the traps plenty of separation within the rosette. During periods of strong active growth, these leaves can become more upright, lifting the traps above the older growth. This makes its size particularly noticeable compared with more compact Venus flytrap clones.

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

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Triffid Giant' 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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