Red Venus Fly Trap is a carnivorous perennial plant valued for its modified trap leaves and compact growth habit. It grows best in warm, humid environments with bright light and consistently moist acidic soil. Commonly cultivated in containers, terrariums, or controlled garden settings, it adapts to subtropical climates with stable moisture conditions.
Features
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Carnivorous perennial with compact rosette growth
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Suitable for containers and controlled growing environments
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Adapted to warm humid conditions
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Prefers acidic soil and consistent moisture
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula
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Common Name (US): Venus Flytrap Seeds
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Seed Type / Variety: Red carnivorous variety
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Growth Habit: Low growing perennial carnivorous plant
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USDA Zones: 8 to 10
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Warm season
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Sowing Season: February to May
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Germination: 14 to 30 days in warm humid conditions
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Sunlight: Full sun to bright indirect light
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Soil: Acidic, well drained peat based soil
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Watering: Consistent moisture, distilled or rainwater preferred
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Mature Size: 10 to 15 cm height
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Plant Spacing: 10 to 15 cm