Giant Venus Fly Trap: How to Grow a Big Venus Fly Trap Plant

Learning How to Grow a Big Venus Fly Trap Plant is an art – from selecting the right soil mix to understanding its unique feeding requirements, we’ll tell you everything to make this carnivorous plant a living giant!

Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are native to a limited region in the United States. They are indigenous to subtropical wetlands in parts of North and South Carolina. They are small, distinctive plants that can reach a height of about 4 to 6 inches when fully mature when grown as houseplants. 

Fun Fact: Venus fly traps may appear quite large in pictures, but they are quite tiny in person!

These plants are measured according to their trap size. These giant varieties have 1.5-2 inches trap size, unlike their counterparts, which have 0.5-1 inches. 

Size: Up to 2 inches in trap size.

This variety is renowned for its large trap size. The ‘B52’ achieves its impressive size due to its vigorous growth rate and efficient photosynthesis.

Size: Traps can reach over 1.5 inches.

The ‘DC XL’ stands out for its broad traps. It grows large by maximizing light absorption and efficient nutrient uptake from its prey.

Size: Traps over 1.5 inches.

Known for its sprawling trap size, this variety thrives in optimal humidity and light conditions, allowing for greater growth.

Size: Large traps, around 1.5 inches.

‘King Henry’ is a robust grower, benefiting from a strong root system and high insect nutrient absorption efficiency.

Size: Up to 2 inches in trap size.

True to its name, ‘Ginormous’ develops large traps through a combination of high light exposure and consistent feeding.

Venus Fly Traps crave sunlight. Position them where they can bask in direct sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day. This will help them to develop their trap sizes