Dionaea muscipula 'Smash' (Venus Flytrap)

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Dionaea muscipula ‘Smash’ is a highly distinctive and visually striking Venus Fly Trap cultivar recognised for its unusual trap morphology and vigorous upright growth habit. The elongated, slender traps are reminiscent of those seen in the cultivar ‘Galaxy’; however, ‘Smash’ is differentiated by its intense deep red pigmentation, tall erect growth form, and uniquely flared trap lobes.

The lobes characteristically open very widely and curve backward, while the marginal teeth appear to angle outward in a reverse-like orientation. This combination creates a flattened appearance to the traps, which inspired the cultivar’s name, ‘Smash’. Its bold coloration and highly unusual structure make it a particularly desirable specimen for collectors and enthusiasts of rare Dionaea cultivars.

Product Features

  • Upright and slender growth habit
  • Broadly opened traps with flared lobes
  • Deep red trap coloration
  • Highly distinctive morphology
  • Sought-after collector’s cultivar

Dionaea muscipula 'Smash' (Venus Flytrap)

$60.00

Media Types

What is a Gel Cup?

A tissue culture vessel is a clear gel, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

  1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
  2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
  3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
  4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
  5. Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
What is a Gel Cup?

What is a Transition Cup

Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.

Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.

Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.

What is a Transition Cup

Soil Cup

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.

Soil Cup

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