A Venus Flytrap cultivar with one of the largest traps, named after the B-52 bomber for its size.
B-52 (Dionaea muscipula 'B-52') is one of the most celebrated Venus flytrap cultivars, renowned for producing some of the largest traps in cultivation, regularly exceeding 4–5 cm across. The cultivar is named after the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber in recognition of its outsized proportions. Its enormous traps are capable of capturing large beetles and other sizeable arthropods. Care requirements mirror those of the wild species: acidic, nutrient-poor media (sphagnum or peat-perlite), tray watering with only pure or rainwater, ample direct sunlight to maximize trap size, no fertilizer, and a cold winter dormancy at 5–10°C. Adult plants typically reach 8–15 cm in diameter and are prized by collectors worldwide.
Origen
Horticultural cultivar (wild species native to wetlands of North and South Carolina, USA)
Esperanza de vida
5-10 years
Tamaño
8-15cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Among the largest
Named after B-52
Full sun
Tray watering
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Venus Flytrap B52 es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Venus Flytrap B52 es 5-10 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Venus Flytrap B52 típicamente alcanza 8-15cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Venus Flytrap B52 se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Venus Flytrap B52 varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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