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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Good morning , The plants are doing very well , growing and one just finished flowering. I have 3 flytraps and when insects come into contact with the traps they stick but it doesn’t close. I imagine the plant still gets the nutrients from the bug regardless, is this correct? Other than that everything is enjoyable. Thank you, Ted
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Red Dragon
Plant came tiny and beautiful. Unfortunately inside and outside I am having a hard time keeping this particular species alive, so the litte guy has unfortunately passed already due to owner error:(
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Red Dragon Flytrap
Plant arrived in great condition and is doing well. It is producing new traps and growing bigger. Very pleased with its success.
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Traps reaching for the sun
Beautiful, large traps with more growing
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DIONAEA MUSCIPULA RED DRAGON FLYTRAP
Arrived growing and beautiful
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Omg! Beautiful
I have been receiving plants by post for a long time. I have never had a plant packaged so well. It is healthy, vibrant, and I cannot wait to watch this beauty grow and thrive. A++++++
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Venus fly trap
I'm very happy with my Red dragon Venus fly trap, it came packaged perfectly fine. There was a few stalks and that was it when I got it, now it's waking up and looking good ? I tried to keep it dormant for a bit but it doesn't seem to want to. I'll let it do it's thing and keep an eye on it Beautiful ?
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So happy
The first one I received had some transport stress and didn’t survive, and they sent me another one to replace it! So happy that they took the time to make it right
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Red Dragon Flytrap
It's great. It's growing really good and still alive. I love it. Thank you
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Venus Flytrap Question
I ordered the King Henry and the Red Dragon, they arrived about 4 days later. Nice and healthy. I have a question about watering them, can I keep they in a trey of distilled water at all times or just for a couple hours every other 2 to 3 days?
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Dionaea muscipula "Red Dragon" flytrap
This is probably one of y favorite flytraps I have owned. It's been doing so well the past several weeks and is catching something every other day. This flytrap adds such a nice pop of color in my bog garden and I am so happy to have it!
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Plants
Arrived in great shape and has continued to grow and prosper