Red Dragon Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula ‘Akai Ryu’)
Bring a touch of the extraordinary to your home or garden with the striking Red Dragon Venus Flytrap. This captivating carnivorous plant dazzles with deep crimson traps and vibrant red-green foliage, making it both a conversation piece and a natural pest controller.
The Red Dragon Venus Flytrap thrives on sunlight, requiring several hours of direct sun to maintain it's vivid coloration. Each trap is a marvel of nature, opening and closing with precision to capture its prey.
Perfect for sunny south-facing windowsills or outdoor planters, this variety offers color and motion unlike any other houseplant. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a fascinated beginner, the Red Dragon adds exotic elegance and intrigue to any space.
Mature size: up to 5 inches across
Light: full sun or bright indirect light
Water: distilled or rainwater only
Temperature: 70–90°F during active growth
Includes nursery pot and care instructions
Requires a winter dormancy
The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a unique carnivorous plant known for its distinctive jaw-like leaves that snap shut to catch insects. Native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, it does best when outdoors in full sun. It also makes a visually interesting addition to windowsills or terrariums. This plant and thrives in bright, sunlight with regular watering using distilled or rain water. Easy to maintain, the typical Venus Flytrap is a great choice for those who are interested or getting started with unusual plants and carnivores.
The Venus Flytrap ‘B52’ (Dionaea muscipula ‘B52’) is renowned for producing some of the largest and most vibrant traps in the world of carnivorous plants. This American-bred cultivar develops massive, bright red traps often reaching 2 inches when mature with unusually long teeth, making it a true standout for collectors and plant enthusiasts. Vigorous in growth and easy to care for, the B52 forms lush clumps of traps ready to snap shut at lightning speed when triggered by unsuspecting prey.
The B52 thrives in consistently moist conditions with distilled or rainwater and demands a winter dormancy period to remain healthy. Whether grown outdoors, in greenhouses, or as a centerpiece in a terrarium, the B52 Venus Flytrap impresses with its sheer size, vibrant color, and insect-catching prowess.
Key features:
Produces huge, bright red traps up to 2 inches long
Vigorous grower, forming clusters of large traps
Easy to care for—ideal for windowsills with 6+ hours of direct sun, greenhouses, and bog gardens
Requires winter dormancy
Ships potted to minimize shock
Includes detailed care instructions
Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are fascinating carnivorous plants with jaw-like, toothed leaves that snap shut to trap and digest insects. Native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, these striking plants thrive in bright light, nutrient-poor soil, and high humidity. Easy to grow at home, Venus flytraps make an intriguing addition to any plant collection, bringing a touch of the exotic and the excitement of live plant movement right to your windowsill or garden. Perfect for curious gardeners or anyone seeking an interactive, conversation-starting plant.
