Dionaea muscipula Giant Sand (Shipped Bare-Root)

Giant Sand was developed and named by Norman Parker, a notable grower closely associated with the legendary carnivorous plant expert Adrian Slack. It is a staple in heritage collections and widely regarded for its structural elegance.
The defining characteristic is its strongly upright growth habit — long, slender petioles lift the traps high above the rosette, keeping them clearly separated from one another and giving the plant a clean, architectural openness uncommon among flytraps. Traps are large and broad in proportion to their narrow stalks, with exteriors that stay vibrant green to yellow-green while interiors develop warm light red to deep maroon tones under strong light. A historic cultivar with a distinct presence in any collection.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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), you'll 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 you will receive. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established rhizome ready to grow.