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Dionaea Muscipula Akai Ryu

Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu'

Venus Flytrap
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Supplied in a 9cm Pot

You’ll receive one established division growing in a 9cm pot with soil perfect for Venus flytraps. Plant size and seasonal appearance will vary; photos show our mother plants.

Seasonal Information

Dionaea are perennial plants. Heading into Winter, the Venus flytraps may have very few traps when purchased. Don't worry, they'll be back in the Spring!

Delivery Information

Delivery from £4.99 (mainland UK). We aim to dispatch orders within 2 working days.

Plant Description

Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' is a well-known clone of Venus flytrap. Its name, 'Akai Ryu', translates from Japanese as 'Red Dragon'. This name refers directly to the plant's defining characteristic.

The 'Akai Ryu' exhibits a deep burgundy to dark maroon colouration. This affects the entire plant. The leaf petiole, blade, and trap all show this pigmentation. The entire trap, both its interior and exterior surfaces, maintains this dark burgundy hue throughout the year.

Some green may appear around the plant's centre during mid-winter. Even when grown under laboratory conditions with higher nutrient levels, the plant still shows partial burgundy colouration. Its growth habit and flowers are typical of the species.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' mother plants. Divisions are taken from the mother plants and are planted into 9cm pots to be sold. Division sizes can vary greatly and will always be sent largest first. If you'd like to know the size of a plant before ordering, please feel free to contact us.

Dionaea Muscipula Akai Ryu

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' is easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Venus flytraps.

  1. Provide as much sun as possible.
  2. Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
  3. Use acidic soil. A 1:1 peat moss & perlite mix is typical.

Take a look at our full, in-depth guide for more information.

Full Care Guide

FAQs

What should I feed my Venus flytrap?

Nothing. You do not need to offer any additional food to a Venus flytrap. They will catch their own food, especially when kept outdoors or in an unheated greenhouse

How do I water Venus flytraps?
  • March–October: Stand the plant pot in a saucer or tray containing 1 to 2 cm of rainwater. The soil should never be allowed to dry out.
  • November–February: Keep the soil just damp, reducing the standing water significantly while they rest.
Can I use tapwater for Venus flytraps?

No, unless you live in a very soft water area (<50ppm) do not use tapwater. Regular tap water contains minerals, lime, and chlorine that burn and kill the roots over time.
Always use collected rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water.

Do Venus flytraps need winter dormancy?

Yes, Dionaea need a cold winter rest period (roughly from Halloween to Valentine's Day) with lower temperatures (unheated greenhouses, cold frames, or bright sheds). Their old traps will turn brown and die back; this is completely natural. Trim away dead growth to prevent mould (botrytis).

What kind of soil should I use for Venus flytraps?

Use a specialist peat-free or low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost, typically mixed with perlite or equivalent for drainage. Never use standard multi-purpose garden compost, which contains too many nutrients.

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Anonymous

The plant arrived in a terrific condition, all packaged safe, and to a highly professional standard. Have recommended others to your shop. Of, course, I will come back for more when I can convince the wife we need more VFTs in our life. Thank You.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending us. We're delighted the plant arrived safely and that you’re happy with your purchase. Looking forward to your next visit! Best, Sarracenia House.

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Christine Williams

This plant arrived well wrapped and in great condition. I just love the colour, the red is deep and intense. I highly recommend the plants

Hi Christine, we're thrilled to hear you love the deep red colour of your 'Akai Ryu'! Thank you for recommending us and for your support. Enjoy your plant!

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Isabella Salame

great!

Hi Isabella, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your 'Akai Ryu'!

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