Has hinged leaves with stiff margined spines and 3 or 4 sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close quite rapidly, trapping the insect. Grow this in a terrarium or in a cool greenhouse or in a bog garden. Hardy from zones 6 - 10. Requires acidic soil that is usually moist and very little fertilizer. Partial to full sun. Overview: Average mature height: Under 6 inches tall. Soil: Canadian peat moss or peat moss/perlite mixture. Light: Full to part sun. Zones: 6 - 10.

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• You will be receiving 1 plant between 1.5 & 3 inches in a 2 inch deep pot and is smaller than the plant pictured
• Watch children's eyes light up when they see the fly trap's, trap snap shut!
• Fun for science projects, terrarium and bog gardens!
• Makes for an excellent gift!

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