Altman Plants 3.5″ Venus Fly Trap Live Plant with Grower Pot
$36.80
Talk about a great conversation starter for visiting friends and family! These carnivorous bog dwellers make for fun, unique and stimulating plants for plant parents and collectors of all ages. Plenty of the curiosity surrounding Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) involves their diet. To that end, they don’t just rapidly snap shut their traps (leaf blades) for anything. The plants expend such energy only when potential prey has touched at least two trigger hairs in succession on the inside of a trap within 20 seconds – a “feat” accomplished, presumably, by a meaty, worth-the-effort insect. Once captured, the struggling prey touches more hairs, triggering more signals. Enzymatic juices do the rest over the course of a week or so. Altman Plants Venus flytraps need prey around 4 times a year. Other than the bug-eating aspect, Venus flytraps are rather like other plants, depending on light and water to survive. Native to nutrient-poor, wet, acidic soils in the Carolinas, the plants get minerals from their prey that they don’t from the soil. Provide full to partial sun outside and bright light indoors. Use rain, distilled, or purified water. Place the pots in bowls and keep 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. of water in the bowls. During the winter dormancy period, allow the soil to become barely moist until new growth begins.
- Strong and upright growth habit
- Adapts well to the home environment
- Grow to 5 in. or more in diameter
- Makes a rewarding, novel gift
- Fascinating plant captures imagination of kids, collectors and plant lovers
Reviews
"Picked the red option and it fits true to size with no surprises. Running it through my routine for a month. Glad I went with this one."
"Went with the small and it heats up fast and evenly. Running it through my routine for a month. Five stars from me."
"Order processed quicker than the estimate. Connectors click in securely. It's been my go-to for morning coffee runs. Five stars from me."
"Chose the stainless version and the zipper glides without catching. It lives in my gym bag now. Customer service was helpful when I had a question."
"Got the 2-pack and the cushioning is supportive after hours. I keep it in the car for road trips. Took a minute to snap together, fits great now. No complaints so far."
"Chose the king size and the stitching has held up better than expected. Tested it through a full week of rain. Shipping was quick and the item delivered."
"The team was responsive when I reached out. Used it during a move and nothing shifted. I'm in Boston, MA. Would recommend."
"Bought the bundle deal and the weight feels balanced and premium. I use it in the garage most evenings. Couldn't ask for more at this price."
"Picked the matte black and the sound is clear without any static. It keeps up with my home office setup. Instructions could be a bit clearer, but I figured it out. Glad I went with this one."
"Went with the XL and the compartments keep everything organized. I keep it in the car for road trips. Runs a touch small but nothing a size up didn't fix. Happy with my purchase."
