How to grow and care for Dionaea muscipula
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dionaea muscipula
Dionaea muscipula 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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vegetative
new leaf
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water
How to water Dionaea muscipula
How often should I water?
check Dionaea muscipula Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Dionaea muscipula need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Dionaea muscipula likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dionaea muscipula at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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60~80%
100
Dionaea muscipula prefers humidity about 60~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Soil Mix
💬 Gardener's know-how
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Dionaea muscipula is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Droseraceae, Genus: Dionaea, Species: Dionaea muscipula
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | North America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Dionaea |
| Species | Dionaea muscipula |
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