Dionaea muscipula Petite Dragon (Shipped Bare-Root)

Originated by Robert Ziemer of McKinleyville, California in 1999 and registered in 2007, Petite Dragon was initially misidentified as Akai Ryu until Ziemer realized it was clearly distinct. A mature trap is typically 15 mm long with the largest reaching 17 mm, and the rosette diameter rarely exceeds 10 cm — the smallest of any of Ziemer's 61 named clones at the time. The flower scape consistently bifurcates into two flower clusters, a feature observed in no other clone in his collection, and self-pollinated offspring reliably inherit both the small size and the bifurcated scape. The flowers have a red stigma and the entire plant is all-red like Akai Ryu.

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.