Venus Flytrap Akai Ryu - Red Dragon Venus Flytrap - Live Carnivorous Plant The Akai Ryu Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula ?Akai Ryu?) is a striking cultivar of the classic Venus flytrap, known for its deep red coloration. A rare and eye-catching carnivorous plant prized for its deep red traps and dramatic appearance. Akai Ryu is Japanese for ?Red Dragon?, and unlike the typical green Venus flytrap, this cultivar displays intense red to burgundy tones throughout its traps and sometimes even its petioles (leaf stalks). The color intensifies with strong sunlight. Considered one of the most popular colored Venus flytrap cultivars. Each trap snaps shut in seconds when triggered, showcasing nature?s most fascinating survival mechanism. Perfect for beginners and collectors alike, this unique flytrap not only adds a bold splash of color but also helps control unwanted insects naturally. Light: Full sun (at least 4?6 hours direct sunlight daily), or strong grow lights if indoors Water: Distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water only ? sensitive to minerals Soil: Nutrient-poor mix (e.g., sphagnum moss + perlite/sand) Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred Feeding: Can catch its own food outdoors; indoors, feed live or recently killed insects occasionally