Key Requirements (Quick Reference)
The core survival rules for Venus Fly Traps are simple: pure water, full sun, and a cold winter rest. This section provides an immediate overview.
- Water Purity: VFTs require pure, low-TDS water. Never use tap water. Learn the Zero-Tolerance Rule here.
- Watering Method: Use the tray method during the active growing season (Spring-Autumn).
- Dormancy: Mandatory winter rest is essential for long-term health. See our guide on Troubleshooting VFT Dormancy.
Cultivar Showcase: Our Varieties
While care is identical across all cultivars, their appearance, size, and trap shape vary dramatically. This section serves as a direct reference for your product item descriptions and links to specialized content.
The Giants & Red Forms
- Dionaea muscipula 'Extra Large': A classic, exceptionally vigorous habit producing powerful traps that quickly increase in size. Excellent for beginners.
- Dionaea muscipula 'B52': The benchmark for size. This clone is known for producing the largest, most robust traps on the market, frequently reaching over 4.5cm.
- Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu/Red Dragon': Unique cultivar where the entire plant, including the outside of the trap, turns a deep, dramatic burgundy-red in full sun.
- Dionaea muscipula 'Winter Green': A standard, hardy clone that retains its rich green coloration even when exposed to high light levels.
The Mutants & Miniatures
- Dionaea muscipula 'Sharks Teeth': Distinguished by its short, jagged, triangular teeth instead of the typical long cilia. This gives the traps a rugged, striking appearance.
- Dionaea muscipula 'Cross Tooth Freak': An unusual form showcasing highly irregular, crossing, and sometimes fused teeth that create a dense, chaotic border.
- Dionaea muscipula 'Shell Tooth' (Rare Clone): Prized for its thick, rounded trap margins and very short, broad teeth, giving the trap a unique, clamshell appearance.
- Dionaea muscipula 'Micro Mini': The ideal terrarium plant. This clone maintains a compact, miniature rosette size even when mature.
- **Dionaea muscipula 'Bristle Tooth':** A rare clone known for its **long, thin, bristle-like cilia** that splay outward dramatically.
Growth & Troubleshooting Links
- Manual Feeding Guide: For indoor plants, learn the size and motion rules in our guide on Manually Feeding Venus Fly Traps Safely.
- Propagation Guide: Learn how to multiply your favourite plants using the Leaf Cutting Method.
- Pest Management: If you spot aphids hiding in the crowns, check our comprehensive guide on Dealing with Aphids & Mealybugs.
