The Dente fly trap has unique saw-like or tooth-like edges on the trap margins. It has hinged leaves with three or four sensitive hairs in the center of each lobe. When an insect touches the hairs, the hinge mechanism is triggered, and the leaves close rapidly to trap the insect.
• Average mature height: Under 6 inches
• Light: Full to part sun
• Soil: Grows well in peat, peat/perlite, or sphagnum moss. Place a tray of water underneath to keep the plant wet.
• Zones: 6-10
For live plants, we can't send them to Alaska and Hawaii. If the order has already been placed, we will cancel it.
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