Plant Care Dente Fly Trap

Dente Fly Trap

Taxonomy

Dionaea muscipula 'Dente'
Dionaea
Droseraceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Dente Fly Trap

💦 Water

How often to water your Dente Fly Trap

Water needs for Dente Fly Trap
0.5 cups
every 9

Dente Fly Trap needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dente Fly Trap

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dente Fly Trap in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dente Fly Trap: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dente Fly Trap love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dente Fly Trap does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dente Fly Trap in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dente Fly Trap

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dente Fly Trap: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dente Fly Trap after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Dente Fly Trap is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dente Fly Trap requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

Dente Fly Trap enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Dente Fly Trap Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Dente Fly Trap does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dente Fly Trap →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dente Fly Trap →


💩 Fertilizer

Dente Fly Trap grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Dente Fly Trap →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Dente Fly Trap to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Dente Fly Trap is native to the Carolinas.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dente Fly Trap

Dente Fly Trap

Dente Fly Trap


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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