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
"Got the white finish and it heats up fast and evenly. Brought it to a tailgate and it performed. Exactly what I needed."
"Bought the starter kit and the fabric is surprisingly breathable. Took it to the lake house for the weekend. Instructions could be a bit clearer, but I figured it out. I'm in Tampa, FL. Glad I went with this one."
"Got the 2-pack and the fabric is surprisingly breathable. It's been on my nightstand since it arrived. Definitely a repeat customer after this."
"The team was responsive when I reached out. It does exactly what it's supposed to do. Used it during a move and nothing shifted. Would recommend."
"Packaging was secure and nothing moved. I use it in the garage most evenings. I'm in Orlando, FL. No complaints so far."
"Order processed quicker than the estimate. Used it on my commute all month. Customer service was helpful when I had a question."
"Picked the matte black and the stitching has held up better than expected. Used it for a week of meal prep. Definitely a repeat customer after this."
"Went with the wide fit and it fits true to size with no surprises. Brought it to a tailgate and it performed. Definitely a repeat customer after this."
"Got the charcoal one and the finish is clean with no rough edges. It's been my go-to for morning coffee runs. Took a day longer than estimated to arrive, no big deal. Pleasantly surprised."
"Bought the starter kit and the battery easily lasts a full day of use. It's handled my daily dog walks without issue. Wish it came in more colors, otherwise great. Shipping was quick and the item delivered."
