Product information "Dionaea muscipula red-green carnivorous plant "
Aqua Art VivoVerde Dionaea muscipula "Red Green" - red-green Venus flytrap
The "Red Green" Venus flytrap impresses with its red-colored trap surfaces and the typical snap shut mechanism. It needs a lot of light and a permanently moist, suitable carnivore substrate to produce vibrant colors.
Product characteristics:
- Origin: Dionaea muscipula originates from the coastal regions of the south-eastern USA, particularly North Carolina and South Carolina.
- Traps with bordeaux red coloration
- The Venus flytrap grows as a flat rosette and, depending on the conditions, reaches a diameter of around 20 cm. The traps of this variety are up to approx. 3 cm long (in good light).
- High light requirement: full sun or plant light, approx. 10-14 hours/day
- Humidity: A permanently moist substrate is particularly important. A slightly higher humidity is advantageous, but not a must
- With sufficient light and correct watering, the plant can also be kept
in a normal living room. Very dry heating air should be avoided if possible.
be avoided if possible.
- Temperature requirements: The plant feels comfortable at around 20-30 °C during the growing season. The species is generally seasonal and can also tolerate cooler temperatures during a dormant phase.
- Eye-catching due to clear red coloration with sufficient light
- Exciting observation plant for the home or terrarium thanks to the movable traps
- Well suited for controlled keeping in a micro terrarium
- Supplied in an in vitro cup
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is one of the most fascinating carnivores of all - and the "Red Green" variant sets a particularly attractive accent: its traps are burgundy-red in color (under optimal conditions) and reach a size of up to around 3 cm. This makes the plant a lively eye-catcher on the windowsill, on the plant shelf or in a suitable terrarium.
For the red coloration to really develop, light is the most important factor. The manufacturer recommends full sunlight or equivalent plant lighting and a lighting duration of around 10 to 14 hours per day. If you offer your Dionaea this bright location, it will usually reward you with vital traps and more intensive coloration.
The right substrate and a constantly moist environment are just as important. The plant thrives best in a suitable carnivorous substrate (Aqua Art recommends the right substrate from its own range) and in a permanently moist environment. TropicalRain" is ideal for watering and feeding; at the same time, additional feeding with insects is not recommended. This makes care pleasantly uncomplicated for many keepers: they can concentrate on light, moisture and the right medium - and the plant can focus on growth and trap formation.
Zoo Roco tip:
Place the Venus flytrap as brightly lit as possible and keep the substrate consistently moist - these are the two adjusting screws that are most decisive for vitality and coloration. Important in everyday life: Do not trigger traps "for fun" (this costs energy). If you keep them under plant light, 10-14 hours of lighting per day is a very good guideline.
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