Venus Flytrap carnivorous plant - 10 seeds
The most popular
carnivorous plant because of its appearance, the venus flytrap is a
dangerous plant that bares snapping claws that trap it prey once inside.
The venus flytrap (dionaea muscipula) sustains is found in poor in
soils but they make up for the well needed nutrients by capturing live
organisms such as flies and mosquitos and absorbing all the necessary
ingredients from its pray.
Some people have
observed venus flytraps to even capture bigger animals like small frogs
and big spiders! The venus flytrap has many small hair inside its claws.
When the animal steps on one of these little hair it becomes aware of
the animals existence. To make sure this was not a fluke the venus
flytrap will only close up when a second hair is activated! When the
animal steps on the second hair then the flytrap snaps in milliseconds,
not allowing its victim to react in any way. The flytrap needs a wet,
moist environment in order to grow.
As
mentioned before the venus flytrap as many carnivorous plants is found
in poor in nutrients soil that are low in nigrogen. Because of the poor
soil the carnivorous plants evolved in such a way that they drain their
prey from the much needed nutrients. Carnivorous plants do not require
fertilizers to sustain themselves. Despite found in warm climates the
venus flytrap can withstand mild winters.
Each of the flytraps
claws can be used about 8 times till they become obsolete and wither
and die. At that point a new claw will be developed and grow in order
for the plant to sustain itself. For the above reason it is not advised
to test the flytrap claws, as it will reduce the amount of times the
plant can use it. Seeds need light for germination but are easy to
germinate and grow under the proper conditions. Dionaea seeds growing
instructions are included in every order.
When the plant
isn’t able to catch any flies or mosquitoes it is advised to be fed
manually. The best way to feed the plant manually is to place a small
insect within its trap and keep moving it gently with a small toothpick
until the plant snaps its claw tight! A good way to sustain a venus
flytrap is within a small terrarium.
Each Venus flytrap pack contains 10 seeds
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