Dionaea muscipula Red Dragon Flytrap
$15.95
This flytrap features red leaves and traps. Young plants are bright red throughout. As the plant matures, it turns maroon with a green margin along the edge of the traps. Despite its attractive red leaves, this particular variety is temperamental. It dislikes root disturbance, and it dislikes excessive heat. (Other varieties of flytraps are much more resilient.) In winter, it will also drop all of its leaves, leaving nothing to show. The Red Dragon Flytrap is best for growers who have experience growing the more typical variety.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 4 inches at maturity.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season. (The Red Dragon Flytrap likes full sun but dislikes excessive heat. So it's most suitable to regions with sunny yet moderate summers.)
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.
PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Juvenile plant, acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 3-inch pot. Care instructions are included.
Photos illustrate summer growth. Appearance changes with the seasons at the time of shipping. See below for more information.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with few traps.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Still waking up. Fully developed traps will gradually appear.
• June-August: Full display of traps.
• September: Plant is slowing down. Upright traps start to drop.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer traps. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned traps are cut off.
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Reviews
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My Favorite
I stumbled upon SARRACENIA NORTHWEST while researching carnivorous plants and was thrilled to discover they had a red dragon available. I had one before but unfortunately didn’t keep it alive, so this is my second shot. When my little red dragon arrived, it was packaged so carefully that it showed no signs of stress at all. Living in South Florida, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, I was initially worried that our intense sun might be too much, but my plant is thriving in it. I'm growing it in a bog garden, and my little red dragon couldn’t be happier. I’m loving every moment of watching it grow!
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Arrived looking perfect
Packaging was exceptional, plants arrived in excellent condition, they look like they came straight from the greenhouse.
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The plant is beautiful
The packaging was amazing the plant was hydrated and made it to NC in great shape. I was surprised to see that it has a new little trap coming out. I am so excited. I keep it watered with rain water and it’s doing great outside. So so far so good.
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VFT Red Dragon
This plant loves Mn growing outside in full sun,R.O. water.Good choice for your northern growers!Plant gets huge and a hornets worst nightmare. LOL
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AMAZING SERVICE!
Plant arrived in great condition. Shipping was very quick and well packaged.
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Red Dragon Flytrap
Arrived in great shape. It is growing well on my patio.
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for all plant growers
I've been having a good experience growing my flytrap. This is the first I've owned. I love the deep red color. It has been over a month since I've gotten it, and it's grown many more traps. The care guide included is very helpful. In general, make sure you keep the soil moist with distilled water and give it plenty of sunlight. My south-facing window has been able to give the flytrap plenty of sunshine. And she seems very happy.
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The Red Dragons Are Here!
I was very excited to actually receive EXACTLY what their photos showed. Sarracenia Northwest packing and shipping of, in this case, fly traps, is top notch! Thank you and Happy 30th to you guys!
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Worried
It has new growth but looks like it’s splitting. Hope I can separate them.
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Best Nursery
I ordered from a handful of popular nurseries, all around the same time with about the same budget. This nursery not only processed and shipped my order the fastest, but also sent some of the biggest and healthiest looking plants. 5/5 Highly recommend.
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Excellent purchase
These were well packed and are also doing well
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DIONAEA MUSCIPULA RED DRAGON FLYTRAP
USDA Zone 6a-6b I received my Red Dragon Venus Flytrap in excellent condition. They are currently resting in one to two inches of distilled water (0 ppm) via refrigerator storage (36° - 40°) with around 45% humidity.