Venus fly trap
Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,burgundy
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
The Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu') requires watering quite often, usually once every 7 days or so. The soil should be kept slightly damp but not over-saturated with water, which can harm the plant's roots. You should water the Venus flytrap until the soil is just damp enough, but not soaked. You can also mist the Venus flytrap in order to provide it with some extra moisture. Just make sure that the soil is never completely dry, as this will cause the plant to start dying off.
sunlight
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu') should receive 12 - 14 hours of full, unobstructed sunlight each day. In areas with high levels of ultraviolet radiation, the amount of sunlight should be reduced to 8 - 10 hours per day to avoid sunburn. When the sun is very strong, such as on hot summer days, the Venus flytrap should be kept in partial shade, such as beneath a tree or covered walkway.
pruning
Pruning Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu') should be done every 6-8 weeks to keep it healthy and help promote growth. Pruning should consist of removing any dead leaves, spent flower heads, or areas of rotted tissue. This will help encourage the plant to produce more active, healthy looking foliage and attract more insects.
