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1 indoor plant begin with V: Venus Flytrap. Every entry below shows the facts you came for first: light, water, toxicity and mature size, with the full care guide one click away. 1 of them is safe for cats and dogs.

PlantLightWaterPet-safe
Venus FlytrapVenus Flytrap needs bright, directKeep the Venus Flytrap growingSafe for cats & dogsCare guide

Venus Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula

  • LightVenus Flytrap needs bright, direct light measuring 250 to…
  • WaterKeep the Venus Flytrap growing medium wet at all times…
  • ToxicitySafe for cats & dogs
  • Mature sizeA mature plant can measure 15 to 30 cm…

Venus Flytrap is a small carnivorous plant with a low rosette of flat green leaves. Each leaf ends in hinged lobes that form an insect-catching trap. When triggered, the lobes close around suitable prey. Its unusual feeding method makes it popular with curious growers, but it needs intense direct light and mineral-free water. It suits anyone prepared to keep the growing medium wet and avoid normal houseplant fertilizer.

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Care notes

Venus Flytrap needs bright, direct light measuring 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Strong exposure is essential for compact growth and healthy traps.

  • Provide 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day.
  • Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window, with an unobstructed view of the sky.
  • Weak winter light may require Grow Lights when daylight hours are shorter. Too little light leads to weak, pale growth.
  • A PAR meter or PAR meter app can measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).
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Questions about plants that start with V

How many indoor plants start with V?

1, as listed on this page.

Is Venus Flytrap safe for cats and dogs?

Safe for cats & dogs. Venus Flytrap is considered non-toxic to people and pets, including cats and dogs. The traps are delicate, so keep the plant away from handling, chewing, or repeated triggering. It should not be treated as edible despite its non-toxic status.

How much light does a Venus Flytrap need?

Venus Flytrap needs bright, direct light measuring 250 to 1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹. Strong exposure is essential for compact growth and healthy traps.Provide 6+ hours of direct sunlight each day. Place it within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window, with an unobstructed view of the sky. Weak

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