Dionaea muscipula Holland Red (Shipped Bare-Root)

Registered in 2005 by Marcus Erbacher and M. Stoeckl, Holland Red traces back to a commercial breeder in the Netherlands from the 1970s. It follows the standard annual cycle of a typical Dionaea with prostrate spring leaves, erect summer foliage, and shorter winter leaves. Rosettes reach about 10 cm in diameter with individual traps up to around 3 cm. Red coloration is light-dependent and fully develops only under full sun, with green margins or uncolored sections remaining in lower light. By late summer under strong conditions the plant reaches a particularly deep red-brown intensity.

Care Requirements

Light — 6+ hours of direct sun daily. A south-facing window or outdoor placement in full sun is ideal.

Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Use distilled, reverse osmosis, or collected rainwater. Most tap water will not work. Keep roots sitting in a shallow tray of water.

Soil — Pure peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum, with optional perlite or sand added for drainage. Garden soil will not work.

Dormancy — Required. Allow 3 to 4 months of cold dormancy each winter for long-term health.

Hardiness — Zones 7–10 outdoors, or overwinter indoors in a cool location.

Shipping & What to Expect

Our bare root Dionaea muscipula (Venus flytraps) are shipped according to their natural growing cycle. During the active growing season (spring through early fall), you'll receive a plant with live traps, often in vibrant color. In the winter months, Venus flytraps naturally enter dormancy and will be shipped without leaves or with small winter rosettes — this is completely normal and essential for the plant's long-term health.

Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and we guarantee a healthy, established rhizome ready to grow.