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Over 13,000 ORDERS DISPATCHED
ORDER BEFORE 4PM FOR SAME DAY DISPATCH (MON-FRI)
550+ TRUSTPILOT REVIEWS
FREE SHIPPING OVER £55
Over 13,000 ORDERS DISPATCHED
ORDER BEFORE 4PM FOR SAME DAY DISPATCH (MON-FRI)
550+ TRUSTPILOT REVIEWS
FREE SHIPPING OVER £55
Over 13,000 ORDERS DISPATCHED
ORDER BEFORE 4PM FOR SAME DAY DISPATCH (MON-FRI)
550+ TRUSTPILOT REVIEWS
FREE SHIPPING OVER £55
Over 13,000 ORDERS DISPATCHED
ORDER BEFORE 4PM FOR SAME DAY DISPATCH (MON-FRI)
550+ TRUSTPILOT REVIEWS
FREE SHIPPING OVER £55
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🌿 Skill Level: Easy care - relatively undemanding
☀️ Location: Prefers bright indirect light
📏 Grows up to: 20cm
🐾 Child / Pet Safe: No
The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is one of the most fascinating houseplants you can own—famous for its jaw-like traps that snap shut when triggered by unsuspecting insects. Native to the wetlands of the Carolinas in the U.S., it’s a true carnivorous plant that supplements its nutrient-poor soil diet by catching flies, spiders, and other small prey. Each trap has tiny hairs that act as sensors; when touched twice in quick succession, the trap closes to begin digestion. It’s a brilliant example of plant adaptation—and a fun, interactive plant to keep at home.
As a houseplant, the Venus Flytrap thrives in bright light and high humidity, ideally near a sunny window or under a grow light. It prefers rainwater or distilled water, as tap water can damage its sensitive roots, and should be planted in a peat-based, nutrient-poor soil. Unlike most houseplants, it doesn’t need fertiliser and actually goes dormant in winter, losing leaves and slowing down before regrowing in spring. While it’s small in size, the Venus Flytrap packs a lot of character—making it a favourite among plant lovers and curious minds alike.
Lastly a few take away tips:
Venus Flytraps should not be misted. Misting doesn’t help them and can even cause problems like fungal growth or trap rot, especially if water gets stuck in the traps too often. Instead, focus on keeping the humidity reasonably high around the plant if your home is particularly dry (like during winter heating). Here’s what to do instead:
Use a humidity tray: Place the pot on a shallow tray filled with pebbles and water (make sure the pot isn’t sitting directly in water unless it’s during active growing season).
Keep it moist at the base: The soil should always stay moist (not waterlogged), ideally using rainwater or distilled water.
Avoid spraying or touching the leaves or traps: They get all their moisture through the roots.
We offer a 7-day health guarantee for all plants. This means you have 7 days from the date your plant arrives to report any damages. During this time, you must provide photos of the plant as evidence. After the 7-day period, we cannot process any claims, as it falls outside of our live arrival guarantee.
Important: Repotting your plant within the first 7 days will void our guarantee.
Order before 4pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch. Orders are fully trackable. We use Royal Mail Tracked 24 for most parcels, dependent on weight. If it's heavy, then it needs to go via DPD.
Shipping starts from £4.95 for Tracked 24 and £7.95 for DPD Express.
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My first order with this company couldn't be any better.
Super fast next day delivery, safe and recyclable packaging, very good prices (both plants and postage) and a personal email from management was a nice touch. Thank you all, keep up an amazing work
I’ve just received my plant today and I’m very happy with my purchase.
The plant was very carefully sent in a box that protected it during transportation, very well packed. The delivery was very quick and the plant looks amazingly beautiful and healthy. Will definitely order again and I highly recommend.
Just received my 2nd order. As before... Excellent all the way. Very fast, unbeatable prices, fabulous healthy plants. Expertly packed in recyclable packaging. Thrilled to bits!!! Thank you so much, now off to the website for another browse.
Amazing place to go to either look around or buy your favourite house plants. I'm so pleased to have found this little shop, such a variety, I got exactly what I wanted with some really helpful guidance and advice. I even got a free plant and tote bag as a promotional offer through December.
Really recommend for anyone who is starting off with house plants or experts, great prices too!!!
The swiftness Richard replied to my email - very professional.
I purchased a Magnificent 75cm Alocasia Zebrina Elephant Ear plant. Absolutely stunning. The plant was so healthy with baby leaves coming aswell. PACKAGING came in a huge tall 'Live Plants" cardboard box. So secure with all the stuffing, the plant pot itself was bagged and tied in a recyclable plastic bag so no soil fell out. Unbelievable packaging. The quality of this plant I cant highlight enough. The...
My first order with this company couldn't be any better.
Super fast next day delivery, safe and recyclable packaging, very good prices (both plants and postage) and a personal email from management was a nice touch. Thank you all, keep up an amazing work
I’ve just received my plant today and I’m very happy with my purchase.
The plant was very carefully sent in a box that protected it during transportation, very well packed. The delivery was very quick and the plant looks amazingly beautiful and healthy. Will definitely order again and I highly recommend.
Just received my 2nd order. As before... Excellent all the way. Very fast, unbeatable prices, fabulous healthy plants. Expertly packed in recyclable packaging. Thrilled to bits!!! Thank you so much, now off to the website for another browse.
Amazing place to go to either look around or buy your favourite house plants. I'm so pleased to have found this little shop, such a variety, I got exactly what I wanted with some really helpful guidance and advice. I even got a free plant and tote bag as a promotional offer through December.
Really recommend for anyone who is starting off with house plants or experts, great prices too!!!
The swiftness Richard replied to my email - very professional.
I purchased a Magnificent 75cm Alocasia Zebrina Elephant Ear plant. Absolutely stunning. The plant was so healthy with baby leaves coming aswell. PACKAGING came in a huge tall 'Live Plants" cardboard box. So secure with all the stuffing, the plant pot itself was bagged and tied in a recyclable plastic bag so no soil fell out. Unbelievable packaging. The quality of this plant I cant highlight enough. The...
