Dionaea muscipula Zipp Small (Shipped Bare-Root)

Zipp
Almost certainly a European renaming of the well-known Chinese Dumpling cultivar rather than a distinct clone in its own right. If you are already growing Chinese Dumpling, you likely have this plant.
That said, the plant itself delivers: compact growth, bicolor traps with bright green jaws and deep red interiors, and unusually fast trigger response that lives up to the name. Dentition is notably distinct from standard cultivars, and plants reach around 8.5 cm in diameter under good conditions.
A solid grower worth having — just go in with eyes open about the provenance.

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.