Venus Fly Trap
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Venus Fly Trap
Dionaea muscipula · Droseraceae
How it looks
The Venus Fly Trap is a very distinctive carnivorous plant whose leaf tips open into two halves like a mouth. The inside of the mouth is tinged red and the edges have thorn-like teeth that trap insects. Height 4-6 in (10-15 cm).
Venus Fly Trap is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Dionaea muscipula
- Common name
- Venus Fly Trap
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
