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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth'

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth'

Venus Flytrap
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£9.99 - £9.99
£9.99
£9.99 - £9.99
£9.99
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 Sawtooth' is a compact Venus flytrap cultivar recognised for its deep red colouration and unusual saw-like teeth. The plant forms a low-growing rosette, producing traps that stay close to the substrate and create a dense, colourful display when mature.

The defining feature of Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth' is its dentition. Rather than the long, needle-like cilia seen on standard Venus flytraps, the teeth are shortened and triangular, giving the trap margins a serrated appearance. This sawtooth effect is visible even on young plants and becomes more pronounced as the traps mature.

Under strong light, the plant develops rich red pigmentation across both the traps and foliage. Mature specimens can become almost entirely red during the peak growing season, with only small areas of green remaining on new growth. This strong colouration, combined with the distinctive trap margins, makes the cultivar easy to recognise among other red Venus flytrap forms.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth' 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 'Red Sawtooth'

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Sawtooth' 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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David Chambers

Good quality plant well packaged and also great price. Recommended

Hi David, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your 'Red Sawtooth'. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!

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