Insect-Trapping Leaves
Develops specialized hinged traps that close when small insects stimulate the sensitive trigger hairs inside each trap.
King Henry Venus Flytrap Seeds for Sale
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King Henry Venus Flytrap Seeds
King Henry Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant variety known for its distinctive insect-catching leaves and attractive green foliage. Like other Venus flytraps, it produces specialized hinged traps that close when small insects trigger their sensitive hairs. This fascinating plant is popular among carnivorous plant collectors and gardening enthusiasts. It grows best in acidic, nutrient-poor growing media with plenty of bright light and consistently moist conditions. King Henry is generally associated with a larger-growing Venus flytrap form, but confirm the exact cultivar identity and seed source before listing.
Carnivorous Plant
Insect-Trapping Leaves
Unique Garden Plant
Collector Favorite
Key Features
Distinctive Plant Structure
Forms a rosette of green leaves with modified trapping structures that create an unusual ornamental appearance.
Carnivorous Growth Habit
Captures and digests small insects as a natural adaptation to nutrient-poor environments.
Collector Interest
Offers an interesting growing experience for carnivorous plant enthusiasts and specialty plant collections.
Product Highlights
Carnivorous Venus flytrap variety
Specialized insect-catching traps
Sensitive trigger hairs
Distinctive rosette growth
Green trapping leaves
Suitable for carnivorous plant collections
Requires acidic growing medium
Prefers bright sunlight and moisture
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dionaea muscipula |
| Common Name | King Henry Venus Flytrap |
| Plant Family | Droseraceae |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Plant Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming carnivorous perennial |
| Flower Color | White flowers; flowering characteristics can vary |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 7–10 with suitable seasonal dormancy conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or during suitable controlled indoor growing conditions |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow on moist carnivorous plant growing medium; do not bury deeply |
| Germination Time | Often approximately 2–6 weeks under suitable conditions; varies with seed freshness |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Bright direct sunlight, introduced gradually |
| Soil Requirements | Acidic, nutrient-poor sphagnum peat and perlite or suitable long-fiber sphagnum |
| Watering | Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis water; keep the medium moist |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies with genetics and growing conditions; confirm King Henry cultivar characteristics with the supplier |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for the mature rosette and developing traps |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix made with suitable sphagnum peat and perlite or long-fiber sphagnum moss. Avoid ordinary garden soil and fertilized potting mixes.
Use a nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix made with suitable sphagnum peat and perlite or long-fiber sphagnum moss. Avoid ordinary garden soil and fertilized potting mixes.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sprinkle fresh seeds over the moist growing medium and press them gently onto the surface. Do not bury them deeply.
Sprinkle fresh seeds over the moist growing medium and press them gently onto the surface. Do not bury them deeply.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Provide bright light, suitable warmth, and consistent moisture. Use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water rather than ordinary mineral-rich tap water.
Provide bright light, suitable warmth, and consistent moisture. Use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water rather than ordinary mineral-rich tap water.
Step 4: Care for Young Seedlings
Once seedlings emerge, maintain suitable light and moisture. Allow them to develop naturally and avoid unnecessary handling of their delicate traps.
Once seedlings emerge, maintain suitable light and moisture. Allow them to develop naturally and avoid unnecessary handling of their delicate traps.
Step 5: Maintain Mature Plants
Gradually introduce stronger sunlight as the plant develops. Provide seasonal winter dormancy when appropriate and avoid fertilizing the growing medium. Use only suitable water.
Gradually introduce stronger sunlight as the plant develops. Provide seasonal winter dormancy when appropriate and avoid fertilizing the growing medium. Use only suitable water.
Discover the Fascinating King Henry Venus Flytrap
King Henry Venus Flytrap Seeds offer an exciting opportunity to grow a fascinating carnivorous plant with specialized insect-catching leaves. Provide bright light, acidic nutrient-poor growing media, and suitable moisture to support healthy development. Follow proper carnivorous plant care practices and confirm the seed variety and cultivar identity before planting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful information about King Henry Venus Flytrap seed germination, insect-catching traps, and growing requirements.
How long does it take to grow a Venus flytrap from seeds?
Fresh Venus flytrap seeds can germinate in approximately 2–6 weeks under suitable warm, moist, and bright conditions. Seedlings grow slowly and may require several years to develop into mature plants. Growth time depends on seed freshness, genetics, and growing conditions.
What do King Henry Venus flytraps eat?
Venus flytraps naturally capture small insects such as flies, ants, and other suitable prey using their specialized traps. They obtain energy through photosynthesis, while insects provide additional nutrients. Avoid feeding meat or forcing the traps to close unnecessarily.
Do King Henry Venus flytraps need winter dormancy?
Yes. Venus flytraps are temperate perennial plants that generally require a seasonal winter dormancy period. During dormancy, growth slows and some leaves may turn brown. Provide an appropriate cool dormancy period while keeping the growing medium suitably moist, without allowing it to become waterlogged.