Dionaea muscipula Purple Haze (Shipped Bare-Root)

Registered by J.M. Kotleba of Florida in 2015, Purple Haze resulted from a deliberate 2005 cross of Low Giant as pollen parent onto Akai Ryu. From 29 germinated seeds one seedling showed uniquely dark color and larger trap size. Mature plants grow leaves horizontally and low to the ground throughout the growing season, with the leaf base length never exceeding the trap length — a ratio that remains consistent as the plant matures. Traps average 3 to 4 cm on mature specimens with a deep purplish red coloration covering the entire plant including flower stalk and sepals when grown in 8 or more hours of direct sunlight. A compact, all-red cultivar distinguished from similar forms by its specific leaf-base-to-trap-length ratio and uniformly horizontal growth.

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.