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Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'
Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'
Dionaea Muscipula Werewolf
Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'
Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'
Dionaea Muscipula Werewolf

Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf'

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 'Werewolf' is a unique Venus flytrap cultivar first produced in 2011 by G. Hoogenstrijd of Araflora in Amsterdam and Stefan Lenssen in Germany. The plant gets its name from the jagged, claw-like lashes along the trap margins that resemble the claws of a werewolf.

Dionaea 'Werewolf' grows upright leaves that reach around 6 cm in length, each ending in traps about 3 cm wide. The traps look aggressive, with thick lashes that point in different directions, giving the plant a rugged, untamed appearance. Unlike typical Venus flytraps, this variety has no trigger hairs inside its traps, so they stay open and never close. This makes the shape and texture of the traps easy to observe throughout their growth.

The leaves are long, narrow, and attached to a slender base. All parts of the plant are yellowish green, but the inner surfaces of the traps often take on a reddish tint. Under strong sunlight, the inner trap can also appear yellowish. These colour changes depend on light exposure and the plant’s growing conditions.

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

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Werewolf' 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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