At Araflora, we offer a carefully selected collection of Venus flytraps for sale, including different cultivars with unique trap shapes and colors. Some of the most popular varieties include:

• Dionaea ‘Akai Ryu’ (Red Dragon) – a striking deep-red flytrap.
• Dionaea ‘B52’ – famous for its exceptionally large traps.
• Dionaea ‘Giant Clam’ – featuring oversized, curved traps.
• Dionaea ‘Sawtooth’ – with jagged, serrated trap edges.
• Dionaea ‘Fused Tooth’ – known for its fused cilia, giving it a unique appearance.

How Does the Venus Flytrap Catch Its Prey?

The Venus flytrap has one of the most sophisticated trapping mechanisms in the plant kingdom. Its jaw-like leaves are lined with sensitive trigger hairs. When an insect or small prey touches these hairs twice in quick succession, the trap snaps shut in less than a second.

Once closed, the trap forms an airtight seal, preventing escape. The plant then releases digestive enzymes to break down the insect, absorbing vital nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which are scarce in its natural habitat. After digestion is complete, the trap reopens, ready to catch its next victim.

Venus Flytrap Care – How to Keep Your Flytrap Healthy

The Venus flytrap is relatively easy to care for when given the right conditions. Here’s how to grow a strong and thriving flytrap.

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) care: Light Requirements

• Requires at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• If growing indoors, use strong artificial grow lights to supplement light.

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) care: Water & Humidity

• Always use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
• Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
• Prefers a humid environment, making it ideal for terrariums.

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) care: Soil & Potting Mix

• Use a nutrient-poor mix of peat moss and perlite.
• Never use regular potting soil, as minerals can harm the plant.
• Repotting every 1-2 years helps maintain soil health.

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) care : Feeding & Dormancy

• The Venus flytrap naturally catches insects, but if kept indoors, it can be fed small live or freeze-dried insects.
• Avoid overfeeding – a trap only needs to close every few weeks.
• The plant undergoes dormancy in winter (November to February), during which it should be kept in cool temperatures (0-10°C or 32-50°F) with less water.

Why Add a Venus Flytrap to Your Collection?

The Venus flytrap is an iconic and engaging carnivorous plant, perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts. With its alien-like appearance and lightning-fast traps, it’s a true wonder of nature.
At Araflora, we offer a diverse selection of Venus flytraps for sale, from classic green forms to rare and colorful cultivars. Order yours today and experience the thrill of nature’s most famous insect hunter!