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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Perfect
The plant arrived in perfect condition and was as described. It was dormant when I received it so now it's producing much bigger traps than it had.
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So COOL
This fly trap is sooooo cool and easily my favorite! Lots of small traps. The photos don't do this this little guy justice as its color is really fantastic...I highly recommend! -OH and as with every order I've placed, it arrived in stellar condition!
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Love it!
Well-packed for transport, this plant has been growing quite vigorously since it arrived. I was also pleasantly surprised to note four distinct points of growth in the pot - one main, and three smaller. To top that off, the main growing point has been busy producing a flower for me to try my hand at seed harvesting. This plant is definitely a far cry from the "rescued" flytrap I started my collection with, and I don't think I could be happier with my purchase! Thanks!
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Love it!!!
Let me tell you the story of the Venus flytrap and the fly. One day a fly was walking on a leaf and *snap!*. That's it,that's the whole story.Love it!!!
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Red Flytrap
Plant was well packed and delivery was very fast. The plant is happy and thriving. Thank you, Bob H.
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Big red traps
Like the sawtooth, it has deep red coloration. By far this is the largest deep red fly trap I have growned! The largest I have seen was 1 inch and a half. Not bad at all! If you want a decent size deep red fly trap this is for you. Good grower.
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Love this one
Keep in sun to stay red !
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First Time Ordering
I was refered to Sarracenia NW by a loved one whom I ordered the "Red Dragon" for as a gift. Not only was ordering easy, it was delivered properly, on time, and the product was of exceptional quality. I could not have picked a better looking specimen myself. It arrived well protected, healthy and is growing beautifully. Thank you for providing quality service and species!
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Dionaea muscipula "Red Dragon Flytrap"
Fast delivery, quality packing. I am a recurring customers with years of satisfaction.
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Great flytrap
I got a Red Dragon during the winter sale, and received it in perfect condition. It was packed with care and handled the shipping very well. I've had it for a little over a month, and it's already growing large traps and is flowering. It turned out to be an excellent purchase!
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Red flytrap
Excellent plant
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Great specimen
Came in dormant, but since has woken up and is growing beautifully.