{"product_id":"venus-flytrap-dionaea-muscipula-dingley-giant","title":"Dingley Giant Venus Flytrap – Live Carnivorous Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a fascinating live carnivorous plant into your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003e‘Dingley Giant’ Venus flytrap\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/em\u003e). Its hinged traps attract insects with nectar, then close when the tiny trigger hairs inside are stimulated. For plant lovers who enjoy watching nature at work, this Venus flytrap offers something far more interesting than ordinary foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet it in a suitable sunny growing space and watch its traps develop through the growing season. Whether you are adding a named variety to your carnivorous plant collection or choosing an unusual gift for a plant enthusiast, ‘Dingley Giant’ brings a close-up look at one of nature’s remarkable insect-catching plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne young ‘Dingley Giant’ Venus flytrap, approximately 2–3 inches across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA live plant shipped in a 2.5-inch pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare instructions included with your plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant coloration varies naturally, and some plants are greener than others. The plant supplied is young; its mature size depends on growing conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVenus flytrap care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peat and perlite, or pure peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the tray method during active growth, with less water during winter dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied care guidance recommends bugs or fish food every 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–85%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F in spring and summer; 35–55°F in colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant winter dormancy information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenus flytraps go dormant during winter, typically October through February or March.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants shipped during this period will be smaller than actively growing plants. Seasonal dormancy is part of their growth cycle, with renewed growth in spring and summer. Keep this seasonal change in mind when ordering, especially if you are buying a plant as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow its insect-catching traps work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn insect must stimulate a trigger hair repeatedly, or touch two different hairs within a few seconds, to activate the trap. The hair-like structures along the edges interlock as it closes. Digestive enzymes then break down the prey, leaving its exoskeleton behind; this process can take up to ten days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rainbow Carnivorous Plants LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639534321754,"sku":"sku-39991030087813","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3055\/7274\/files\/VFTDingleyGiant_1.jpg?v=1791480915","url":"https:\/\/www.moonwaterapoth.com\/products\/venus-flytrap-dionaea-muscipula-dingley-giant","provider":"Moon Water Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}