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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Red dragon beautiful plant
Nice package containers great idea
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Beautiful plants
Plant arrived in great shape and is doing well in it's new home.
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Nice little plant that died back
I can't really complain about the condition of the "Red Dragon" Venus flytrap I received. It was a small plant that had a number of apparently healthy leaves. I tried to baby the plant since it looked so delicate. Since the weather outside was rather unsettled, I placed the pot in a tray with a little water under fluorescent lights and brought the plant outside in the sun only occasionally. Within a couple of weeks, the older leaves had all died. A blooming stalk pushed up in the center of the plant but grew only an inch or so and then stopped growing. The younger leaves then all died. When I subsequently lifted the flytrap (essentially just a "bulb") to transplant it into a bigger pot with other flytraps, I noticed that it did not appear to have much of a root system at all. The pot of flytraps is now outside. Other plants in the pot are growing and blooming, but I'm not yet sure what has become of my Red Dragon. RESPONSE FROM SARRACENIA NORTHWEST: Sorry to hear about your plant. Despite it looking delicate, this plant is very resilient when given the chance. The initial care that you gave the plant is NOT part of our recommended care instructions. We recommend growing the plant outdoors in full sun. We grow all flytraps, including Red Dragon, strictly outdoors at our nursery in Oregon. I suspect that the plant did not receive adequate lighting. It needs strong sunlight to survive and requires more sunlight than other types of flytraps. Without it, the plant will slowly wither away. Lack of proper sunlight is the main cause of death for flytraps and other carnivorous plants. Always remember that what you think is bright enough is irrelevant. The plant is always the final judge. As you have noted, the plant had a number of healthy leaves upon arrival. Unfortunately, because the proper care instructions were not followed, we are not able to follow-up with the 30-day guarantee. It only applies when plants are cared for according to the instructions provided with the plant. You can also contact us when you notice a problem with your plant or have any questions regarding care instructions. We will always work with you to ensure your success.
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Impressive plant and great service
The plant arrived in perfect condition and even had a flowering stalk that sprouted up a couple days after arriving. The flytrap is growing rapidly and caught a spider the other day.
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Beautiful plant!
The plant arrived in perfect condition, and has grown beautifully since!
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Flytrap
Very pleased with this purchase! A healthy plant! It's growing well! Delivery speed was excellent!
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Everything A+++
Packaging was perfect, plant was better. Thanks!
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love it
Love them! They arrived very well packed and have been growing quickly and catching tons of flies.
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Flytrap
plants arrived quickly and in good shape. packing was excellent. plant is doing fine.
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Small plant
Looked a little worse for wear from the shipping despite careful packing. It's outside now and perking up some. I expect it will be fine given a little more time.
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Arrived safely and packaged perfectly
The plant i ordered arrived in perfect condition and quickly too amazing flytrap i love it thabk you for an amazing plant
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healthy
All plants arrived healthy!