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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 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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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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