Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha'

Plant type

carnivorous

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 5"-8"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha' plant details

Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen carnivorous with green and red foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha'

Plant type: carnivorous
Plant family: droseraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 5 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dionaea muscipula 'Red Piranha'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dionaea ‘Red Piranha’ is a carnivorous Venus Fly-Trap plant. The bi-lobed leaf traps snap shut when the short, stiff hairs are touched. Carnivorous plants survive best in containers. Plant and grow in moist to wet soil mix: 50% peat moss, 50% perlite. Water with pure, low mineral water. Do not fertilize or force feed.