Plant Sizes and Maturity

This information applies only to those plants that have a size / maturity option when purchasing.

Plant sizes are based on several characteristics including age, maturity, root development and bulb size, as well as the relative size of the particular plant to other plants of its type. For example, a mature Cupped Trap Venus Flytrap is very likely to be smaller than a even an immature Typical Venus Flytrap, because Cupped Trap is a relatively small plant regardless of its age or maturity.

In addition, plants in dormancy have much less leaf growth and in the case of Venus Flytraps, the diameter of the leaf rosette above ground is relatively small or looks less than optimal during dormancy and gives little indication of the maturity, bulb size and root development of the plant. A plant that may look small above ground may have the bulb and root development of a large, mature plant, and will grow vigorously once it emerges from dormancy and quickly become a large plant. In contrast, a plant with large leaves and traps, but with a small bulb and not as well developed root system, will grow much more slowly than a plant with a well developed bulb and roots but perhaps smaller leaves.

All of the characteristics and factors mentioned above are considered when categorizing plants for sale. Therefore the sizing information below is intended to give the customer a good general idea of what to expect from different plant sizes rather than a precise description.

Plant Sizes

• Young — an not yet mature but well established plant, not a baby nor a juvenile but instead a "teenage" plant, well "hardened" (if from tissue culture) and acclimated, and with healthy root and leaf growth.
• Mature — These are mature or nearly mature, very well established, healthy and robust plants. If dormant, their leaf growth may appear smaller than one might expect, but their root systems and bulb (if a Venus Flytrap) are very well developed and they will grow vigorously and rapidly once they emerge from dormancy.
• Premium — Not often available and only in limited quantities, these are the best plants we offer, the largest in size, the most mature, and in peak physical condition. These are very robust plants with (if Venus Flytraps) exceptionally large bulbs and very extensive root growth and leaf development (although the leaves may be smaller during dormancy). Note—The "Premium" size is recommended for experienced growers because of the cost; new growers or casual hobbyists may prefer to learn with less expensive plants first.

Only the sizes that are currently in stock are listed as options when purchasing a plant. For example, the "premium" size may not often be listed, and sometimes "young" may be the only size offered at the time.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please send them to the Flytrap Store customer service team.