Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull'

Q: 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).

Q: 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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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 'Red Bull', originally known as B01, is a Venus flytrap cultivar selected by Best Carnivorous Plants (BCP) for its unusual trap colouration. Rather than developing an evenly coloured trap interior, this clone produces a rich, dark red central blotch surrounded by brighter shades of red and orange, creating one of the most distinctive colour patterns seen in a Venus flytrap.

The plant grows with an upright habit, producing bright green leaves that display the traps well above the centre of the rosette. Each trap develops colour gradually through the growing season. The area around the trigger hairs darkens first before spreading into a deep burgundy or blood-red centre. Around this, lighter orange-red tones create a natural gradient that contrasts strongly with the bright green trap margins.

As the traps mature under strong sunlight, the central pigmentation continues to deepen, often taking on rich plum or purple-red tones. The irregular pattern means no two traps are exactly alike, with some showing mottled or lightly speckled markings that add further character. The high-arched traps help display this unusual colouration from almost every angle.

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull' also produces long, slender cilia that complement the elegant shape of the traps without distracting from the distinctive pigmentation. The traps are medium to large in size and are produced freely throughout the growing season by this vigorous clone.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull' 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.

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull' 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.

Provide as much sun as possible.
Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
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.

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Bull'

Plant Description

Basic Dionaea Care

FAQs

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