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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires 6–8 hours of full direct sunlight daily; indoor plants need grow lights if natural light is limited to maintain trap color and function
Watering
Use only distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Temperature
Tolerates winter dormancy temperatures as low as -10°C; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32°C to prevent trap stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Modified into hinged snap traps with trigger hairs; green to reddish under bright direct light
- Flower: Small white five-petaled blooms on 20–30 cm tall, slender stalks
- Root: Shallow, fibrous root system adapted to nutrient-poor acidic soils
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil constantly moist with mineral-free water; place pot in a tray of water to maintain consistent moisture
Fertilization
No fertilization required; nutrients are obtained from captured prey. Never apply commercial fertilizers, as they will burn the plant’s roots and cause death
N/A：Carnivorous plants do not require fertilizer; nutrients are obtained from insect preyPruning
- Remove dead or blackened traps at the base to conserve the plant’s energy for new growth
- Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent the plant from expending excess energy on seed production
- Repot every 2–3 years in spring, trimming only damaged or rotting roots to avoid stress
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats; no harmful effects from ingestion or contact
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans; ingestion causes no adverse effects
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes adaptability and biological ingenuity; popular in educational and carnivorous plant collections
Usage: Ornamental carnivorous houseplant; educational specimen to demonstrate carnivorous plant physiology
