Venus Flytrap Producing Traps with and without Teeth: Mutation or Environment?

Jason (AZ) has outdoor flytraps where some traps form teeth, others have minimal teeth. Plant is healthy with constant new growth. He sprayed heavily with Bayer rose insecticide a month ago.

Consistent Trait = Cultivar Potential

This looks like a 'Dente'-type variant that stays yellow with short teeth. If the trait is stable, it's valuable for propagation. But Jason notes last year (in greenhouse) traps were normal—this is the first outdoor season.

Environmental Cause Likely

High heat can cause similar (though less extreme) changes. Insecticide may have played a role. Bee damage unlikely to cause this pattern. Try heavy top-watering to flush residues and monitor new growth.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com