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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Flytrap
My order was just what I expected the packaging was excellent and very good price ! I would suggest getting carnivorous plants from these people they are very professional and easy to work with!
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Excellent
I love this plant. I bought it for a friend but I ended up keeping him. He has started to make new flytraps. Little baby flytraps. I have never seen it close or open the flytrap. I just think it is such a neat plant.
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Packed perfectly
Plants arrived healthy and very nicely packed.
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Very nice and healthy!
It’s doing very well in my zone 9 outdoor backyard in a mini rock garden that I built after I watched their videos. More new growth in November. I'm very happy with my purchase.
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Great Flytrap
Love the color of this great flytrap! Arrived in wonderful condition.
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hurricane survivor!!!!!
got two of these right before hurricane Harvey hit.I'm happy to report they survived!!tough little s.o.b.'s I will purchase more from this nursery.
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Nice color and healthy upon arrival
Took a couple of weeks to acclimate but growing well. Color is beautiful
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Great plant
Came in great condition, took a few days to adjust to new home, but it’s been a month and it’s going strong now. Would purchase from this seller again.
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Great plant!
I ordered three plants, including a Red Dragon, and they were all packaged wonderfully. They arrived in great health and have been growing vigorously since I received them months ago. The Red Dragon is such a beautiful flytrap in person. These guys definitely grow top notch plants with top notch service. Thanks!!