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Dionaea muscipula 'Face Hugger' (Venus Flytrap)

$250.00

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Dionaea muscipula ‘Face Hugger’ is a distinctive cultivar selected by Diflora, originating from a ‘Cross Teeth’ lineage. It is characterised by highly irregular, almost bell-shaped traps that frequently orient downwards. The lobes exhibit a deformed, uneven surface, contributing to its markedly aberrant and mutant-like appearance.

The cultivar’s name draws inspiration from the creature featured in the Alien franchise, a comparison that is strongly reflected in its morphology. The marginal cilia (teeth) are irregular in form—some elongated, others partially fused or serrated—creating a claw-like structure reminiscent of grasping appendages. The elongated, slender petioles further reinforce this resemblance, evoking a tail-like form. Along the outer dorsal surface of the trap, subtle rippling adds to its unusual and somewhat grotesque aesthetic.

Floral development in this cultivar is also atypical, with flowers lacking petals—an uncommon mutation within Dionaea. The plant maintains a consistent bright green coloration throughout, including its long, thin, upright petioles, which enhances its striking and unconventional presentation.

Product Features:

  • Hybrid: Selected by Diflora, derived from ‘Cross Teeth’
  • Traps: Bell-shaped, frequently downward-facing, with irregular and deformed lobes
  • Teeth: Variable in structure—elongated, fused, or serrated; claw-like in appearance
  • Petioles: Bright green, slender, elongated, and upright
  • Colouration: Uniform bright green throughout

Dionaea muscipula 'Face Hugger' (Venus Flytrap)

$250.00
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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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