Dionaea Muscipula - Ø12 H12
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€20,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Full sun. Direct light allows the traps to color their interior red to attract prey.
Is it a toxic plant? No, it is safe for your pets.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Dionaea muscipula — Carnivorous Venus Flytrap Plant
🪴 Iconic carnivorous plant • ☀️ Direct sun / bright light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌿 Moderate care
The Dionaea muscipula, the famous Venus flytrap, fascinates with its toothed traps that close when an insect touches their sensors. Spectacular and educational, it immediately attracts curiosity and brings a touch of living nature to urban interiors.
Compact and decorative, it thrives in abundant light, on a sunny windowsill, in an open terrarium, or on a very bright shelf. Ideal for creating a botanical curiosity corner without taking up much space.
Exposure & Location
The Dionaea muscipula thrives in very bright light, ideally with daily direct sun. Outdoors, place it in the sun, protected from frost.
- Exposure: full sun or direct light (at least 3–4 hours/day).
- Ideal: south/west-facing windowsill, sunny balcony, bright greenhouse.
- Temperature: 15 to 30 °C during the growing season; tolerates ~5 °C during winter dormancy.
- Substrate: blond peat and sand/perlite, without fertilizer.
Verdeia tip: well-colored and lively traps indicate sufficient light; pale foliage reveals a lack of sun.
Watering & Care
- Watering: regular; the substrate must remain constantly moist (never dry).
- Water: only rainwater, demineralized or osmosis water (no tap water).
- Capillarity: in summer, keep 0.5–1 cm of water in the saucer.
- Care: remove browned traps at the base to encourage new growth.
- Winter rest: keep it cool (5–10 °C) and bright during winter.
Avoid triggering the traps unnecessarily: each closure uses energy and weakens the plant.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
Graphic and intriguing, the Dionaea suits carnivorous plant arrangements for a spectacular mini ecosystem.
- To combine with: Drosera aliciae, Sarracenia, Nepenthes.
- Ideal pot: lightweight plastic or ceramic with a saucer for constant humidity.
- Ambiance: perfect in an urban mini-jungle, office, or curiosity corner.
A decorative pot in clear glass or ceramic highlights the rosette and colorful traps.
Verdeia Tips
- Give it direct sun every day for vigorous traps.
- Use only non-calcareous water (rain, demineralized, or osmosis water).
- Keep the substrate constantly moist; never let water stagnate excessively.
- Do not stimulate the traps unnecessarily.
- Respect a cool and bright winter rest to restart growth in spring.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Dionaea muscipula
- Common name: Venus flytrap / Flycatcher plant
- Origin: North & South Carolina (United States)
- Pot size: Ø12 cm
- Approximate height: 12 cm
- Maximum adult size: up to 15 cm
- Exposure: full sun / direct light
- Watering: regular
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Botanical curiosity / Natural
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change depending on light and throughout the seasons.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.