A Venus Flytrap cultivar with tall upright traps giving a kingly, powerful appearance.
King Henry (Dionaea muscipula 'King Henry') is a Venus flytrap cultivar notable for its strongly erect, upright leaf habit, with traps held high above the substrate rather than spreading flat as many cultivars do. This regal, vertical posture—reminiscent of a monarch holding court—is the origin of its name. The upright growth makes it particularly striking in pot culture and distinguishes it visually from most other cultivars. The snap-trap mechanism is identical to the wild species. Care requirements are the same: nutrient-poor media, tray watering with pure or rainwater, full sun, no fertilizer, and a mandatory cold dormancy at 5–10°C in winter. Adult plants can reach 10–18 cm in diameter, making it one of the larger cultivars.
Origen
Horticultural cultivar (wild species native to wetlands of North and South Carolina, USA)
Esperanza de vida
5-10 years
Tamaño
10-18cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Tall and upright
Powerful
Full sun
Winter dormancy
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 King Henry 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 King Henry es 5-10 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Venus Flytrap King Henry típicamente alcanza 10-18cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Venus Flytrap King Henry se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Venus Flytrap King Henry varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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