{"product_id":"venus-flytrap-piranha","title":"Venus Flytrap 'Piranha'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Piranha’ is a striking Venus flytrap cultivar prized for its heavily serrated trap margins and deep red interior coloration. Unlike a typical Venus flytrap, ‘Piranha’ develops short, triangular teeth that resemble the sharp teeth of a piranha, giving this cultivar its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant is sold as a small starter in a 2.5-inch clear round plastic pot. Although young, these plants will continue to produce larger traps and more vibrant coloration as they mature under proper growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all Venus flytraps, ‘Piranha’ captures insects using modified snap traps that quickly close when trigger hairs are stimulated. This unique trapping mechanism has made it one of the most recognizable carnivorous plants in the world, while the unusual teeth of ‘Piranha’ make it a standout in any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cultivar is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced growers looking to add a unique Venus flytrap to their collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Piranha’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Venus Flytrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar: ‘Piranha’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Size: Small starter plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size: 2.5-inch clear round plastic pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrap Type: Snap trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Low-growing rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Trait: Short, serrated “piranha-like” teeth with deep red trap interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDionaea muscipula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Piranha’ grows best in full sun, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. More light encourages stronger growth, better coloration, and larger traps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Keep the growing media consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are grown in a nutrient-free mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Avoid fertilizers, enriched potting soils, and mineral-rich water sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all Venus flytraps, this cultivar requires a winter dormancy period each year. During dormancy, growth slows naturally before the plant resumes vigorous growth in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carnivorous Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53665107902777,"sku":"DION-PIRA-CV-001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2256\/6969\/files\/F007172F-16F8-4675-B2BD-365686FD6142.jpg?v=1782953168","url":"https:\/\/carnivoroussupply.com\/products\/venus-flytrap-piranha","provider":"Carnivorous Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}