Venus Flytrap Seeds – Akai Ryu

Grow your own fascinating Venus Flytrap (Akai Ryu Variety) — an exceptional carnivorous plant known for its striking red coloration and insect-catching leaves. The Akai Ryu cultivar features deep crimson traps and vibrant green edges, making it a stunning addition to any indoor or outdoor collection. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and collectors, this variety thrives in bright light and humid conditions, providing a unique and captivating display of natural beauty and adaptation.

Features:

• Distinct red-colored traps that darken under bright sunlight

• Naturally attracts and traps small insects

• Ideal for terrariums, greenhouses, or sunny windowsills

• Non-toxic and safe for indoor growth

• Easy to germinate and maintain with proper care

• Excellent choice for collectors of rare or exotic plants

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Dionaea muscipula ‘Akai Ryu’

• Common Name (US): Venus Flytrap

• Seed Type: Perennial, carnivorous plant

• Growth Habit: Compact rosette with active trapping leaves

• Germination Time: 4 to 6 weeks under warm, moist conditions

• Light Requirement: Full sunlight or bright indirect light (12–14 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Peat moss and perlite mixture (acidic, nutrient-poor medium)

• Watering: Use distilled or rainwater; keep soil consistently moist

• Temperature Range: 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–10

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Early spring to late summer (March–August)

  • Outdoors (in suitable zones): Spring after frost (April–June)

• Mature Height: 4–7 inches (10–18 cm)

• Dormancy Period: Winter dormancy (November–February) required for healthy growth

• Lifespan: Multi-year perennial with proper dormancy cycle