Venus Flytrap-Dionaea muscipula 'Freaky Star'
The Dionaea muscipula ‘Freaky Star’ earns its name from two distinctive features. First, its traps are star-shaped with thick, fleshy edges, often lined with rows of teeth and sometimes even double rows. Second, its fleshy stalks grow uncontrollably, winding erratically as they reach for the sky. Its unique appearance makes the Dionaea muscipula ‘Freaky Star’ a standout among Venus flytraps, offering a touch of the bizarre.
Chances are you’ve heard of this botanical wonder even if you are new to carnivorous plants. Native to the Carolinas, the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is easy to grow outdoors or in a sunny windowsill in most of the USA.
The Venus flytrap grows alongside other carnivores in boggy, open savannahs. For many years, misinformation spread that stated flytraps were hard to grow or required very stringent horticultural requirements. Fortunately, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! The Venus flytrap is a hardy plant, capable of being grown outdoors in nearly every state in the USA (some winter accommodation may be required for harsh northern winters and for desert summers). Our plants grow outside in the burning Texas sun year round and have even taken cold fronts down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter with no ill effects. See our Venus flytrap growing guide for more information.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Bare-root rhizome plants are recommended for experienced growers only. Please see the terms associated with them.
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | Requires 14-16 hours of bright, direct sunlight or strong grow lights. during dormancy photoperiod can be reduced to 10-12 hours. |
| Humidity | Venus flytraps do not require excess humidity as long as moisture and temperature requirements are met. |
| Watering | Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; keep soil consistently moist by setting in a tray filled with 1-2 inches of water at all times. |
| Dormancy | Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period. For more information visit our full Flytrap Care Guide. |
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | Requires 14-16 hours of bright, direct sunlight or strong grow lights. during dormancy photoperiod can be reduced to 10-12 hours. |
| Humidity | Venus flytraps do not require excess humidity as long as moisture and temperature requirements are met. |
| Watering | Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; keep soil consistently moist by setting in a tray filled with 1-2 inches of water at all times. |
| Dormancy | Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period. For more information visit our full Flytrap Care Guide. |
XS- Seedling sized plants that are 2 years from maturity. Usually around 1" in diameter
Small - Juvenile plants that will usually be mature, flowering size in 1-2 years
Medium - Young, mature plants that are near flowering size.
Large - Mature plants that are at flowering size.
See our sizing guide for more information.
XS- Seedling sized plants that are 2 years from maturity. Usually around 1" in diameter
Small - Juvenile plants that will usually be mature, flowering size in 1-2 years
Medium - Young, mature plants that are near flowering size.
Large - Mature plants that are at flowering size.
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
Venus Flytrap-Dionaea muscipula 'Freaky Star'
The Dionaea muscipula ‘Freaky Star’ earns its name from two distinctive features. First, its traps are star-shaped with thick, fleshy edges, often lined with rows of teeth and sometimes even double rows. Second, its fleshy stalks grow uncontrollably, winding erratically as they reach for the sky. Its unique appearance makes the Dionaea muscipula ‘Freaky Star’ a standout among Venus flytraps, offering a touch of the bizarre.
Chances are you’ve heard of this botanical wonder even if you are new to carnivorous plants. Native to the Carolinas, the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is easy to grow outdoors or in a sunny windowsill in most of the USA.
The Venus flytrap grows alongside other carnivores in boggy, open savannahs. For many years, misinformation spread that stated flytraps were hard to grow or required very stringent horticultural requirements. Fortunately, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! The Venus flytrap is a hardy plant, capable of being grown outdoors in nearly every state in the USA (some winter accommodation may be required for harsh northern winters and for desert summers). Our plants grow outside in the burning Texas sun year round and have even taken cold fronts down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter with no ill effects. See our Venus flytrap growing guide for more information.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Bare-root rhizome plants are recommended for experienced growers only. Please see the terms associated with them.
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | Requires 14-16 hours of bright, direct sunlight or strong grow lights. during dormancy photoperiod can be reduced to 10-12 hours. |
| Humidity | Venus flytraps do not require excess humidity as long as moisture and temperature requirements are met. |
| Watering | Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; keep soil consistently moist by setting in a tray filled with 1-2 inches of water at all times. |
| Dormancy | Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period. For more information visit our full Flytrap Care Guide. |
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | Requires 14-16 hours of bright, direct sunlight or strong grow lights. during dormancy photoperiod can be reduced to 10-12 hours. |
| Humidity | Venus flytraps do not require excess humidity as long as moisture and temperature requirements are met. |
| Watering | Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; keep soil consistently moist by setting in a tray filled with 1-2 inches of water at all times. |
| Dormancy | Venus Flytraps require a winter dormancy period. For more information visit our full Flytrap Care Guide. |
XS- Seedling sized plants that are 2 years from maturity. Usually around 1" in diameter
Small - Juvenile plants that will usually be mature, flowering size in 1-2 years
Medium - Young, mature plants that are near flowering size.
Large - Mature plants that are at flowering size.
See our sizing guide for more information.
XS- Seedling sized plants that are 2 years from maturity. Usually around 1" in diameter
Small - Juvenile plants that will usually be mature, flowering size in 1-2 years
Medium - Young, mature plants that are near flowering size.
Large - Mature plants that are at flowering size.
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
