Venus flytrap - a plant belonging to the family of sundews. This name is unscientific, according to the official classification it is called "dionaea flycatcher" (Dionaea muscipula). Under natural conditions, grows on scarce soils in several states of the USA. The lack of nutrients necessary for life in the earth has led the plant to adapt to catch and digest insects.
Papillary dionea - a low plant with a shortened stem and a rosette of modified leaves, similar to the shell of a mollusk shell with long teeth along the edges. On the inner surfaces of the "wings" are hairs that respond to insect movements. With sufficient stimulation, the leaves slam with the intersection of the teeth, like a zipper fastener.
A special digestive fluid begins to be produced by the glands immediately afterwards. Digestion lasts up to 3 weeks. Upon subsequent opening of the valves, only the chitinous membrane of the victim can remain between them. A “peculiar trap” can digest up to 3 victims. After that, its functions are considered fulfilled, it dries up. When simulating the swarming of an insect, for example, if you move the brush inside the wings, they will slam shut, but will open in a day, recognizing the fraud.
From the center of the leaf outlet, flower stalks appear over time, on which inflorescences develop. Venus flytrap flower is a large white quintuple leaf. The fruit is a box in which seeds shine black with shine.
Venus flytrap at home needs bright lighting (without shading) with sunlight for several (at least 4) hours a day. An influx of fresh air is also needed. In the summer season, she can be moved to an open balcony or to the garden, where she will have the opportunity to catch insects. The position in relation to the light should not be changed, the plant does not tolerate it well (it is convenient to make a small mark on the pot).
It should winter at a temperature of about 7 degrees and sufficient illumination of the venus flytrap. Home care during this period will consist of minimal watering. The rest period is needed for a long time - approximately 3.5 months. Without lowering the temperature, the predator plant will not live long.
Soil requires a non-nutritional venus flytrap. Home care involves moderate watering with warm distilled or boiled water. There must be air access to the roots of the plant. The container for landing should be taken small.
Fertilizing fertilizer is not required for such a plant as a venus flytrap. Home care in this matter consists in the delivery of live insects to leaf-leaves, if she herself does not have the ability to lure them and catch them. A few pieces per season will be enough.
It is advisable to transplant annually, optimally after wintering. You can not use universal purchased soil as a substrate. It must be prepared independently from acidic peat and perlite. The components must be mixed in approximately equal amounts.
Propagated by peduncles and the separation of daughter bulbs of the venus flytrap. Home care consists in the separation of overgrown nests during transplantation. They are cut using a sterile tool and dusting the damaged areas with charcoal. After flowering, the peduncle must be removed without waiting for the ripening of seeds, if they are not supposed to be used for reproduction. It can be planted in suitable soil by covering with a bag with small holes. Even if the flower stalk dries or turns black, it should not be thrown away, after 2 months young sprouts should appear.
Venus flytrap is a difficult plant to care for, but it is worth making friends with it, if only because it is rarely found in our homes. The surprise and admiration of the guests will be guaranteed.