Dionaea muscipula Fico D'India Small (Shipped Bare-Root)

Presented at the 2007 EEE by Stefan Lenßen, this striking Italian hybrid features dark green leaves with brick-red undertones and intensely crimson inner trap surfaces contrasting with pale yellow lobe tips. Short, robust sawtooth teeth and an upright habit make "Fico dIndia" a visually commanding cultivar for discerning collectors seeking dramatic coloration and distinctive European breeding.

Teeth: Short, robust, and irregularly arranged marginal spikes that are thick and jagged. Similar in concept to a sawtooth mutation but with a wilder, more unpredictable arrangement that earns the cactus comparison.

Coloration: Trap interiors develop an intense deep red while the very tips of the lobes and the teeth themselves remain vibrant yellow to lime green — a glowing edge effect that makes this cultivar particularly striking up close and highly popular for photography.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Care Requirements

Light — 6+ hours of direct sun daily. A south-facing window or outdoor placement in full sun is ideal.

Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Keep roots sitting in a shallow tray of water.

Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work.

Dormancy — Required. Allow 3 to 4 months of cold dormancy each winter for long-term health.

Hardiness — Zones 7–10 outdoors, or overwinter indoors in a cool location.

Shipping & What to Expect

Our bare root Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytraps) are shipped according to their natural growing cycle. During the active growing season (spring through early fall), youll receive a plant with live traps, often in vibrant color. In the winter months, Venus flytraps naturally enter dormancy and will be shipped without leaves or with small winter rosettes — this is completely normal and essential for the plant's long-term health.

Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant, size, or stage of growth you will receive. You will receive one plant; photos may occasionally show multiple plants for reference. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established plant ready to grow.