Dionaea Muscipula 'Big Jaws'

Owned by David Fefferman (@David).

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Venus flytrap
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Don Elkins

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Bog trays
Venus flytrap
Dionaea Muscipula 'Big Jaws' by David

Dionaea

Muscipula 'Big Jaws'

Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameVenus flytrap

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Acquisition SourceDon Elkins

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing AreaBog trays

Item Lore

The Venus flytrap (*Dionaea muscipula*) is a botanical marvel native only to a small region of the coastal Carolinas, famous for its unique ability to snap its leaves shut to digest prey. The 'Big Jaws' cultivar is particularly prized by enthusiasts for its notably larger traps, which exaggerate the plant's natural, predatory aesthetic.

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