Venus Flytrap - Dionaea Muscipula

🌿Why You'll Love This Carnivorous Marvel

✔Nature's pest control– Naturally catches flies and gnats
✔Fascinating to watch– Jaw-like traps snap shut in seconds
✔Compact size– Perfect for windowsills and terrariums
✔Educational– Great for teaching kids about plant biology
✔Conversation starter– Guaranteed to impress guests

📏 Size & Growth

• Mature size: 10-15cm diameter (stays compact)
• Trap size: 1-3cm jaws with tiny "teeth"
• Growth rate: Moderate (produces new traps constantly)
• Lifespan: Up to 20 years with proper care

💎 Unique Features

• Active traps: Close when triggered (can open/close about 6 times before dying)
• Dormant period: Requires winter rest (perfect for UAE's mild winters)
• Natural habitat: Coastal bogs of North America

📍 Ideal Placement

• Best spot: Sunny east or west windowsill (4+ hours direct sun)
• Great for: Terrariums with high humidity
• Avoid: Air-conditioned spots (needs consistent humidity)

💧 Watering Needs

• Always use: Distilled water or rainwater (tap water kills it)
• Keep soil: Constantly moist (never let dry out)
• Method: Place pot in 1-2cm water tray

🌱 Special Requirements

• Soil: Nutrient-free mix (peat moss + perlite)
• No fertilizer! Gets nutrients from insects
• Dormancy: Reduce water in winter (Nov-Feb)