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Dionaea, Venus Flytrap 'All Red Trap'

Dionaeamuscipula

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Genus
Dionaea (dy-OH-nee-uh)
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Species
muscipula (musk-ip-oola)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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