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Back to buying optionsB52 Venus Flytrap Live Plant ~ Dionaea muscipula 'B52' ~ Giant Trap Carnivorous Plant
Add a fascinating carnivorous plant to your collection with the B52 Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula 'B52'). This popular cultivar is known for its exceptionally large traps, vigorous growth, and deep red trap interiors when grown under strong light. Its distinctive hinged traps close when triggered by prey, making it an exciting plant for beginners and experienced collectors alike. Each plant is shipped potted and carefully packaged to help protect its delicate traps during transit. Plant size, trap coloration, and growth stage may vary naturally.
You will receive:
☑️ 1 live B52 Venus Flytrap
☑️ Shipped in a pot
☑️ A juvenile or young adult plant, depending on availability
☑️ Carefully packaged to help protect the traps during shipping
☑️ Natural variations in trap size, color, and growth stage
🌼 Growing Information
☀️ Sunlight: Full outdoor sun or strong LED grow lights indoors
💧 Water: Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis (RO) water
🌱 Soil: Nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix, such as peat and perlite
🌡️ Climate: Temperate conditions with seasonal changes
📏 Growth Habit: Compact, clumping carnivorous perennial
🎨 Trap Color: Green exterior with red interiors under strong light
🪰 Feeding: Can catch small insects naturally; avoid unnecessary feeding
❄️ Dormancy: Requires winter dormancy for long-term health
🏡 Uses: Carnivorous plant collections, sunny outdoor growing areas, and indoor grow-light setups
🌿 Hardiness: Commonly grown outdoors in suitable temperate climates, including USDA Zones 7–10
💡 Care Tip
Provide plenty of direct sunlight and use mineral-free water to keep your Venus Flytrap healthy. Never use regular potting soil or fertilizer, as these can damage its roots. Allow the plant to experience its natural winter dormancy, and avoid repeatedly triggering the traps because closing uses energy.
