Red Venus Flytrap – Rare Carnivorous Plant | Live Dionaea Muscipula with Striking Crimson Traps

The Red Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a striking carnivorous plant admired for its crimson trap interiors and deep contrasting foliage. This compact perennial forms a low-growing rosette with hinged, jaw-like leaves that naturally open and close during its growth cycle. A captivating choice for terrariums, sunny indoor displays, and outdoor bog-inspired gardens, it adds a bold, exotic touch to any collection.

Features

• Vivid red interior traps with dramatic color contrast
• Compact carnivorous perennial for indoor or outdoor display
• Ideal for terrariums, windowsills & specialty garden setups
• Trap movement occurs naturally as the plant develops
• Excellent centerpiece for collectors of rare & exotic plants

Specifications

• Common Name: Red Venus Flytrap
• Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula
• Type: Live carnivorous perennial
• Foliage Form: Hinged trap-like leaves
• Interior Trap Color: Crimson to deep red (intensity varies by light)
• USDA Zones: 7–11 outdoors; suitable indoors anywhere
• Height: 3–8 inches
• Spread: 4–6 inches
• Flower Color: White (spring–summer)
• Light Requirements: Full sun or strong indoor lighting
• Soil: Peat or sphagnum moss without added nutrients
• Water Needs: High moisture using rainwater or distilled water
• Growth Habit: Basal rosette
• Maintenance Level: Moderate (needs nutrient-free care)
• Pollinator Value: Flowers support small beneficial insects

Care Guide

• Place in bright sun or high-output grow lights to deepen red color.
• Water only with rainwater or distilled water.
• Keep soil consistently moist—never fertilize.
• Plant in peat or sphagnum mix with no added nutrients.
• Maintain high humidity for healthy trap formation.
• Allow natural trap opening/closing without feeding.
• Repot every 1–2 years in fresh nutrient-free medium.
• Outdoors, keep in a moist bog-style container or area.