Dionaea muscipula ‘Zipp’
Dionaea muscipula ‘Zipp’ is a distinctive Venus Flytrap cultivar prized for its unusual, ragged-edged traps and fascinating insect-catching ability. Each trap has an elongated appearance with fine trigger hairs and toothed margins, snapping shut when stimulated by visiting insects. Bright green foliage contrasts beautifully with the red tones that can develop inside the traps when grown in strong light.
Compact and full of character, ‘Zipp’ is perfect for a sunny windowsill, conservatory or greenhouse where its unusual growth can be enjoyed up close. During summer it may produce tall flower stems topped with small white flowers, although these can be removed if preferred to help the plant conserve energy for producing new traps.
- Other names: Venus Flytrap
- Useful to know: Non-toxic - safe around pets and children
- Eventual height: 10-15cm, with flower stems reaching around 30cm
- Origins: Cultivated selection of a species native to North and South Carolina, USA
Dionaea Care Sheet
Light: Grow in very bright light with several hours of direct sunlight each day to encourage strong growth and good red colouring inside the traps.
Water: Keep the compost consistently moist using rainwater or distilled water only. Stand the pot in a shallow tray of water during active growth and never allow the compost to dry out completely.
Soil/Nutrition: Grow in specialist carnivorous plant compost or an unfertilised mix based on sphagnum peat or sphagnum moss. Never use ordinary houseplant compost or fertiliser.
Humidity: Normal household humidity is usually suitable provided the compost remains consistently moist and the plant receives plenty of light.
Pruning and propagation: Remove blackened traps once they have completely died back. Mature plants can be propagated by division, while flower stems may be removed to conserve energy.
Experience level: Moderate.
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EAN code5056583124997
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- Pot Size8.5cm
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