Venus Flytrap Seeds – King Henry

Grow your own captivating Venus Flytrap (King Henry Variety) — one of the most fascinating carnivorous plants in the world. Known for its larger-than-average traps and striking green-red coloration, this variety is perfect for collectors and plant enthusiasts. The King Henry Venus Flytrap is an easy-to-grow perennial that thrives in humid conditions and offers a natural way to control small insects.

Features:

• Unique Carnivorous Plant: Naturally captures small insects, making it both intriguing and functional.

• Larger Trap Size: King Henry produces bigger traps than standard Venus Flytrap varieties.

• Indoor & Outdoor Growth: Suitable for terrariums, containers, or bog gardens.

• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal fertilization and grows well in moist, acidic soil.

• Educational & Decorative: Perfect for science learning or as a unique houseplant.

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Dionaea muscipula ‘King Henry’

• Common Name: Venus Flytrap

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Growth Habit: Clumping rosette

• Mature Height: 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm)

• Light Requirements: Full sunlight to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, acidic soil (peat moss and sand mix recommended)

• Watering: Use distilled or rainwater; keep soil consistently damp

• Temperature Range: 70–95°F (21–35°C) during growing season; can tolerate cooler dormancy

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–10

• Sowing Season: Spring to early summer (March to June)

• Germination Time: 4–6 weeks under warm, humid conditions

• Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer

• Dormancy: Required during winter months for plant health

• Lifespan: Perennial – regrows each year with proper care