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 flytrap
Excellent plant its thriving with 5 new shoots. I herd its extremely difficult to make them produce so all good healthy plants ðŸ‘ðŸ½
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Is dying as fast as it is growing
I have followed all growing instructions, and its environment is stable - can't figure it out! Every time it grows a leaf, another dies. *** RESPONSE BY SARRACENIA NORTHWEST *** We're always here to help you! I checked my messages, and I didn't see any from you. There are several factors that affect a plant's health, and without knowing how you have been caring for the plant, I can't diagnose the problem. If you have your plant indoors, this might be the reason for the symptoms you're seeing in your plant. Lack of sufficient sunlight is the number 1 reason for flytrap death. Make sure to grow your plant outdoors in full sun, 6 or more hours of unobstructed sunlight. If you need further assistance, visit the Carnivorous Plant Help page. You can find the link at the bottom of this page.
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Beautiful red form Flytrap
I got the plant when it literally just starts to get out of dormancy where the plant has 4 traps that are pretty big. I repotted it into a larger pot and it's very happy nowadays.
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Any new types of bug eaters available?
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Happy!
A healthy plant packaged professionally! Clear instructions as well.
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Plant arrived healthy and well-packed. Growth is starting to take off!
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growing well
was still dormant when it was mailed, has already grown 2 traps and what I think is a flower? not really sure yet... when i got it in the deep red scared me a little was thinking it might be dead but it is growing great now that it has warmed up.
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Sleepy guy
The color is deep maroon and the plant seems happy, and it's fast asleep for winter—as it should be!
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good specimens
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Red Dragon
To soon to tell nothin special