Dionaea muscipula WIP Slim Snapper

The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is one of the most famous and fascinating carnivorous plants in the world. Native to the coastal wetlands of North and South Carolina, it’s known for its distinctive snap-trap mechanism. Each trap is made up of two hinged lobes at the end of a leaf, lined with sensitive trigger hairs. When an insect touches two hairs within about 20 seconds, or the same hair twice, the trap snaps shut in a fraction of a second. If the prey continues to struggle, the trap seals tighter and begins digestion using special enzymes. If nothing moves inside, the trap reopens in a day or two, ready to try again. Venus Flytraps rely on insect prey for nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which are scarce in their native, acidic, nutrient-poor soil. Despite their exotic appearance, they are relatively small—typically only 4 to 5 inches across—and thrive best in full sun, high humidity, and distilled or rainwater.