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Dionaea Muscipula Rouge Sombre

Dionaea muscipula 'Rouge Sombre'

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 'Rouge Sombre' is a Venus flytrap cultivar prized for its exceptionally dark colouration. The plant grows with a compact, prostrate habit, producing broad, chunky traps that sit close to the centre of the rosette. As the season progresses, it develops some of the richest burgundy and purple-red tones found in any Venus flytrap.

Newly opened traps often emerge with bright yellow-green margins that contrast strongly with the developing red interiors. As the traps mature and receive plenty of direct sunlight, almost every part of the trap gradually becomes suffused with a deep reddish-purple colour. Fully coloured traps can appear almost entirely dark, with only the enlarged leaf bases retaining their yellow-green colouring.

The traps are framed by long, fine cilia that provide an elegant contrast to the broad, heavily coloured lobes. This combination of slender teeth and chunky traps gives Dionaea muscipula 'Rouge Sombre' a refined appearance that differs from many other dark red cultivars with heavier dentition.

The plant produces a dense display of colourful traps throughout the growing season. Its low-growing habit allows the dark traps to overlap, creating an impressive mass of rich red and purple tones. The gradual change from yellow-green on fresh growth to almost solid dark red on mature traps adds further interest as the season progresses.

Plant photos above are of our Dionaea muscipula 'Rouge Sombre' 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 Rouge Sombre

Basic Dionaea Care

Dionaea muscipula 'Rouge Sombre' 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 compost/ soil should I use for Venus flytraps?

Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants (test with one plant before using on your entire collection). Repotting into a fresh mix every year helps keep plants vigorous.

Do Venus flytraps need winter dormancy in the UK?

Yes. Dionaea are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older traps may turn black and shrivel up; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.

Can Venus flytraps live outside all year in the UK?

In most of the UK, yes, Dionaea are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Cultivars that are heavily deformed or delicate often do better in a greenhouse.

Do I need to use rainwater for Venus flytraps?

Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Dionaea can't tolerate minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to slow growth and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.

Do Venus flytraps need full sun?

Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, larger traps, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer traps. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.

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Patricia Holloway

Lovely plant, well protected in the post

Hi Patricia, we're delighted to hear you loved your Dionaea muscipula 'Rouge Sombre'! Thank you for your kind words and support.

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