Dionaea muscipula La Gigantea (Shipped Bare-Root)

La Gigantea is a rare and prestigious cultivar selected and named by Guillaume Bily of France, one of the hobby’s most respected breeders of oversized Dionaea clones.

Trap Size: A true giant, regularly producing traps that exceed 4 cm under optimal conditions — and notably capable of achieving large trap size even on relatively young divisions, not just fully mature specimens.

Vigor: Unusually vigorous for a giant cultivar, establishing and growing on faster than many other oversized forms that can be slow to settle after division.

Summer Form: At peak season it produces long, sturdy upright leaves that hold the massive traps elevated — an impressive display in any greenhouse or outdoor growing setup.

One of the most prestigious giant cultivars available, combining true oversized genetics with the reliable vigor to back it up.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.