Grow Carnivorous Plants Dionaea muscipula B52 Flytrap

The B52 is a giant cultivar specifically bred for size. Its mature traps can reach up to 2 inches in length, which is significantly larger than the traps found on typical Venus flytraps.

While it is a potted plant, the B52 is an outdoor perennial that requires full sun to thrive. It will generally struggle indoors unless you have a very high-intensity grow light setup, so outdoor container growing is strongly recommended.

Venus flytraps are sensitive to minerals. You must use low-mineral water, such as distilled water, reverse osmosis water, or rainwater, with a reading of 50 ppm or less.

This plant goes through a natural dormant period in winter. In USDA zones 7-9, it can remain outdoors with minimal protection, but if you live in a colder region, you should provide extra mulch or move the container to a sheltered, unheated area.

The plant arrives in its appropriate medium, but for future repotting, you must use a specific mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers, as the nutrients will kill the plant.

No. Because this is a living perennial, its appearance changes throughout the seasons. Expect it to look different during its active growing season compared to its winter dormancy phase.