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Dionaea Muscipula:
- Type: Carnivorous plant that catches and digests small insects
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Trapping Mechanism: Triggered by tiny hairs on inner surfaces of leaves
- Trap closes when hairs are touched twice in succession
- Trap forms a ‘stomach’ to digest prey
- Each trap can only close and reopen a limited number of time
- Included: 10 seeds, oval zinc tub, soil and cocopress tablet
Cultivation:
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Preparation:
- Place pebbles or gravel at the bottom of the zinc planter for drainage
- Fill with enclosed peat, reserving a small amount for later
- Open seed packet over plain white paper to avoid losing seeds
- Warning: please be careful when opening as the seeds are very small
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Planting:
- Evenly distribute seeds over the peat in the planter
- Sieve remaining peat with a coarse kitchen sieve and cover the seeds
- Spray seeds gently with rainwater or distilled water (avoid tap water, too much calcium and will kill the plant)
- Cover container with cling-film to prevent dehydration
- Place in a very sunny position with a temperature of at least 25°C
- Check soil periodically to maintain moisture
- Germination: Takes 2-3 months; patience and care are essential
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Transplanting: Once leaves appear, transplant into a 12 cm diameter pot filled with peat
- Place pot on a saucer and water by pouring directly into the saucer, do not water plants directly
- Place pot on a saucer and water by pouring directly into the saucer, do not water plants directly
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Care:
- Requires a couple of years to fully grow
- With sufficient light and correct temperature, the inside of the trap turns red
- During winter, allow plant to hibernate in an unheated area (7-10°C)
- Add water to the saucer every 2-3 days
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