Dionaea muscipula Red Dragon Flytrap
$14.95
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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Healthy plant
Plant arrived in vibrant condition. At this writing it is slowly going into dormant stage in late oct CT.
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Excellent Packaging!
Very healthy plant
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Super cool!
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So Happy & Thrilled With This Plant
Less than a month, and already has multiple new traps. Vigorous, Happy, Healthy, and Beauty-Full!!!
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Red Dragon
Got two and both look great!
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Happy little guy
Great plant growing like a weed
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Packed really well, shipped fast
Plants were in great health and packed very carefully. Producing smaller traps now as it is still acclimating, but actively growing. Would buy again!
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Red Dragon Flytrap
This has to be the healthiest and easiest flytrap I've ever purchased and grown! Directions were clear and concise and I have numerous traps growing. Traps came in perfect condition. Looking at what my next purchase will be! Wish I could submit a photo.
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Overall good experience.
1st box shipped but got lost in transit according to USPS. 2nd shipment arrived and are doing well, growing slowly.
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Great
Great little dark Venus trap
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