King Henry Venus Fly Trap Carnivorous Plant - Dionaea muscipula

The Venus Fly Trap has hinged leaves with three to four sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close rapidly to trap the insect. Average mature height: Under 6 inches Light: Full to part sun Soil: Grows well in peat, peat/perlite, or sphagnum moss. Place a tray of water underneath to keep the plant wet. Zones: 6-10 Plant ranges between 1.5 & 3 inches in a 2-inch deep (2 fl. oz./59.14 mL) pot. From a licensed nursery (Florida Nursery Registration No: 47234100)