Dionaea muscipula Twister

Product Description

Dionaea muscipula Twister is part of the Werewolf-like cluster, created from the cross between Werewolf and Dracula. A distinctive feature of this variety is the absence of trigger hairs—the sensory hairs within the traps that normally trigger the closing mechanism. This absence results in a reduced ability to capture prey, making the plant less reactive than other varieties that possess trigger hairs. What truly sets Dionaea muscipula Twister apart is its spiral-shaped traps, which initially coil upon themselves. This unique characteristic is most pronounced in the young traps at the start of the growing season, but it persists, albeit to a lesser extent, in older traps. The name Twister is derived from this distinctive spiral formation.

Venus Fly trap Twister (Dionaea muscipula Twister) is easy to care for; full sun, stand in rainwater, no poking (this tires the plant out reducing its lifespan). They can live for as long as you look after them. Venus Fly traps do go dormant in winter, which is usually when they are thrown away. They are not dead, just  asleep.

The Dionaea muscipula Twister does exactly what it says on the tin. They produce nectar to attract insects. Their colouring has a similar effect. They usually have three trigger hairs on each side of the trap, and if two of these trigger hairs are stimulated, the trap is sprung. Increased movement causes the trap to close tighter and tighter. The insect is “squeezed” and the juice digested.
In the summer sit them in full sun, in- or outdoors, in a deep saucer of rainwater. In winter expect them to not look great. The leaves can turn black (remove), the plant could even go under ground, it is dormant. We recommend a cool, airy, light area, frost free, under 10°C is preferable, full sun if possible. During the dormancy period, the main risk to the plant is rotting caused by fungal diseases. It is therefore important to reduce the watering, just keeping the plant damp, but not to let the plant dry out completely.