The Green with Red Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a striking carnivorous plant admired for its hinged traps lined with tiny hairs and vivid red interior coloring. This compact perennial forms a dramatic rosette of foliage, making it an attention-grabbing addition to terrariums, sunny windowsills, and specialty bog garden displays. Its unusual growth behavior and bold coloration make it a favorite among collectors of rare and exotic plants.
Features
• Carnival-style foliage with red inner trapping lobes
• Compact, low-growing carnivorous perennial display plant
• Naturally opening and closing traps as part of normal growth cycle
• Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens & bright indoor spaces
• Non-GMO Dionaea muscipula seed variety
Specifications
• Common Name: Venus Flytrap (Green & Red Form)
• Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula
• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial
• USDA Zones: 7–11 outdoors; any zone indoors with light
• Height: 3–8 inches
• Spread: 4–6 inches
• Foliage Shape: Hinged trap-like leaves
• Interior Color: Red to deep crimson (may vary by light)
• Flower Color: White (spring–summer)
• Growth Habit: Basal rosette
• Light Requirements: Full sun outdoors or bright indoor light
• Soil Preference: Peat/sphagnum mix without added nutrients
• Water Needs: High; distilled or rainwater recommended
• Pollinator Value: Flowers support small beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Moderate
• Seed Viability: 6–12 months (fresh sowing advised)
Planting Guide
• Use nutrient-free soil such as peat moss or sphagnum.
• Press seeds lightly into the surface—do not bury.
• Keep soil consistently moist using rainwater or distilled water.
• Maintain warmth (70–85°F) and high humidity.
• Provide full sunlight or strong artificial grow lighting.
• Germination may take 4–8+ weeks; early growth is small and slow.
• Gradually expose seedlings to brighter light over time.
• Repot every 1–2 years in fresh nutrient-free media.