{"product_id":"2-dionera-muscipula","title":"2\" Dionaera Muscipula aka Venus Flytraps","description":"\u003cp\u003eDionaea muscipula, commonly called the Venus Flytrap, is a small carnivorous perennial native to the coastal bogs of the southeastern United States. Recognized for its jaw-like traps that snap shut to capture insects, this attractive houseplant removes nutrients from prey while thriving in bright light and consistently moist, acidic substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to very bright indirect light. Outdoors or a sunny south-facing window; 4+ hours direct sun ideal for strong growth and trap color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; tray method OK with 1–2 cm standing water in warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Acidic, nutrient-poor mix — 1:1 sphagnum peat moss and perlite or silica sand. Never use potting soil or fertilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Temperature: Prefers 50–80% humidity. Daytime 70–85°F (21–29°C), cooler nights acceptable; avoid freezing unless plant is dormant and protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding: Captures its own insects; if indoors, feed occasional small live or recently deceased bugs (one small bug per trap every 2–4 weeks). Do not feed human food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormancy: Required in winter (about 3–4 months). Reduce water, provide cooler temps (35–50°F \/ 2–10°C), shorter daylight; growth slows and some leaves die back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepotting \u0026amp; Propagation: Repot every 1–2 years in fresh peat\/perlite. Propagate by division, leaf pullings with rhizome, or seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon problems: Browning traps from natural aging, mineral buildup from tap water, root rot from poor drainage, and fungal issues in overly humid stagnant air. Avoid fertilizers and overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AG2TC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894060388637,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9011\/6637\/files\/Venus_flytrap.jpg?v=1780011874","url":"https:\/\/shopleafandmoss.com\/products\/2-dionera-muscipula","provider":"Leaf \u0026 Moss","version":"1.0","type":"link"}