Venus flytrap 'Cupped Trap' purple lips The mouth of Sarracenia x

The mouth of Sarracenia x catesbaei can be quite large also

The hood part of the plant hangs low over the opening

'Aphrodite' is a cross of P

Sarracenia flava var

Venus flytrap 'Cupped Trap' purple lips The mouth of Sarracenia xVenus flytrap 'Cupped Trap' are very unique from other Venus flytraps with one outer side of the trap being partially closed giving the appearance of the trap being a cup. Even with this, these plants are still very effective at catching insects and will definitely stand out in your collection. The first photo shows what you could expect with a mature plant at the peak of growing season. Please note that the plug the plant is potted in is 1", this