Purple Venus Flytrap Dionaea Muscipula – Exotic Carnivorous Plant with Purple Traps

The Purple Venus Flytrap is an eye-catching carnivorous plant variety admired for its deep purple trap coloration and striking appearance. This rare Dionaea Muscipula form is highly sought after by collectors and hobby growers for its bold color, unique leaf structure, and active trap movement. Perfect for terrariums, greenhouses, indoor plant shelves, or outdoor bog gardens in suitable climates.

With proper care, this variety develops strong traps that display intense purple coloring under bright light. It thrives in nutrient-free soil, making it easy to maintain for beginners and experts alike.

Features

• Variety: Purple Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula)

• Distinctive deep purple trap coloration

• Ideal for collectors of rare and exotic plants

• Suitable for terrariums, bog gardens, and indoor growing

• Compact size, perfect for small spaces

• Responsive trap movement

• Low-nutrient soil requirements

Specifications

Growing Requirements

• USDA Zones: Best suited for zones 6–9

• Light: Full sun to bright indirect light for best trap coloration

• Soil: Nutrient-free substrate such as sphagnum moss or peat with perlite

• Water: Use distilled or rainwater; keep soil consistently moist

• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred

• Dormancy: Requires winter dormancy period for long-term growth

Planting Guide

• Sow seeds on moist, nutrient-free medium

• Do not bury seeds; lightly press onto the surface

• Keep warm (70–85°F) with high humidity

• Provide bright light or grow lights for color development

• Germination may take several weeks

Benefits

• Unique purple traps enhance any plant collection

• Perfect for terrariums and warm indoor environments

• Thrives with minimal maintenance

• Popular choice among carnivorous plant lovers

• Excellent for educational and hobby growing use