Venus Flytraps for Beginners • Snap Traps • Pre-planted

Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) for Beginners

Venus flytraps are the most famous of all carnivorous plants — known for their jaw-like traps that snap shut to catch insects. These small but mighty plants are native to the USA and grow best outdoors in full sun. In our ‘for beginners’ range, each plant is at least 3 years old (3–5cm in summer), grown right here in South Africa, and sent already potted for convenience.

Flytraps are summer-growing plants, which means they naturally slow down in winter. From May to September, the plant rests and may look smaller, with trimmed-back traps or only a few tiny ones above the soil. This is totally normal — your plant is saving energy in its underground bulb and will regrow full-sized traps in springtime. When fully grown, Venus flytraps can reach about 10–12cm across, with individual traps growing up to 2–3cm long in summer under full sun.

These are real, established plants — not flytrap kits or fragile tissue culture clones. Each one is grown from seed and carefully raised to be stronger and more resilient, making them perfect for first-time growers. You’ll receive a healthy, well-rooted plant with fully functioning traps, ready to grow.

Carnivorous Plants for Beginners 💎 Cultivo Exclusive

Our beginner range is designed for South African growers who want to start their bug-munching collection with easy-to-grow, exciting carnivorous plants. These plants have been locally grown or fully acclimatised to thrive in our climate. With every order, you’ll also get a free downloadable care sheet tailored to local conditions.

All plants in this range are sent pre-planted in our deluxe carnivorous plant soil for Venus flytraps. Simply unwrap, water, and enjoy! You can collect your order in Centurion or choose delivery via Pargo pickup points or door-to-door courier anywhere in South Africa.

Kick Off Your Carnivorous Plant Journey!

Collect all 7! 🌱 Build your very own bug-munching display with these amazing species available in our 'Carnivorous Plants for Beginners' range:

• Sundew (Cape sundew / Forkleaf sundew)
• Venus flytrap
• Trumpet pitcher plant
• Terrestrial bladderwort
• Purple pitcher plant
• Tropical pitcher plant
• Mexican butterwort

👉 View more in our 'Carnivorous Plants for Beginners' range 👈

Quick FAQ: Why does my flytrap look smaller in winter?

Great question! During the colder months (May to September), Venus flytraps take a seasonal rest and don’t grow actively. We trim back the old summer growth before shipping so your plant is already prepped and ready for the upcoming growing season. It may arrive looking smaller, with just a few tiny traps visible above the soil — and that’s completely normal. Come spring, it will regrow full traps and start feeding like a champ. Your plant is just recharging 🌱

Ordering

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• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!