{"product_id":"venus-flytrap-chinese-dumpling","title":"Venus Flytrap 'Chinese Dumpling'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Dumpling – A Distinctive Collector Venus Flytrap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Dumpling\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual named Venus Flytrap cultivar best known for its chunky, compact teeth and broad traps that develop a wonderfully distinctive appearance as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a \u003cstrong\u003edivision from our original Chinese Dumpling\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from renowned carnivorous plant grower \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Klein in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been grown and fully acclimatised outdoors under South African conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring active summer growth, Chinese Dumpling produces broad traps with short, chunky teeth that can take on an almost fused appearance. Good direct sunlight encourages stronger growth and richer colour inside the traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plant You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-sized, established specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 cm in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The listing photographs show the \u003cstrong\u003eexact plant for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📸 \u003cstrong\u003eCurrent look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh spring growth. The plant is waking up and producing its new season traps, with fuller summer growth still to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA photograph of our \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal mature Chinese Dumpling plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is also included in the listing as a reference to show the characteristic mature growth of this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Chinese Dumpling in South Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow outdoors in direct sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use rainwater, distilled or purified water and keep the pot standing in a shallow water tray during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a nutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix suitable for Venus Flytraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding or fertiliser is required. Outdoors, the plant catches its own insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venus Flytraps naturally enter winter dormancy before producing fresh growth again in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is This Collector Flytrap Shipped Bareroot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector plants at Cultivo are commonly shipped \u003cstrong\u003ebareroot\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to pot the plant directly into your preferred setup rather than receiving it in a temporary nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant will be carefully prepared with its \u003cstrong\u003eroots wrapped in moist sphagnum moss\u003c\/strong\u003e for transit. Once received, it can be planted into your favourite Venus Flytrap growing mix, a display pot or directly into an established outdoor bog garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChinese Dumpling FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the plant shown in the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a once-off collector listing and you’ll receive the \u003cstrong\u003eexact plant pictured\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original imported plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This plant is a \u003cstrong\u003edivision from our original Chinese Dumpling\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was sourced from Christian Klein in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doesn’t it look like the mature reference photo yet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is currently producing fresh spring growth. Its larger, more characteristic traps develop as active growth progresses through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This plant has already been \u003cstrong\u003efully acclimatised to South African outdoor conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be grown in plenty of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector’s Plant - Exact Plant Shown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52740701159704,"sku":"Bareroot - Dormant plant with ground hugging traps","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/0876\/files\/venus-flytrap-chinese-dumpling-exact-plant-for-sale-cultivo-carnivores-south-africa.png?v=1789993590","url":"https:\/\/www.cultivocarnivores.com\/products\/venus-flytrap-chinese-dumpling","provider":"Cultivo Carnivores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}