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ornamentalFamily: DroseraceaeGenus: DionaeaSpecies: muscipula
Cultivar
Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula 'Maroon Monster'
Cultivar: Maroon Monster
The Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap is highly prized for the dramatic, deep red coloration that develops on its traps when grown in proper light. This cultivar maintains a robust, clumping habit with broad leaves and snapping traps that serve as specialized carnivorous organs. It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts seeking a visually bold addition to their bog or carnivorous container garden.
Dionaea muscipula 'Maroon Monster' is a striking Venus flytrap cultivar known for its deep, intense burgundy-red traps and vigorous growth habit. It provides a unique ornamental accent for bog gardens and dedicated carnivorous plant collections.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun to very bright filtered light is essential for red coloration.
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Water
Keep consistently moist using only distilled water, rain water, or reverse osmosis water. Never allow the soil to dry out.
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Mature size
6 to 8 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches tall.
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Hardiness
7-9
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Growth habit
Rosette-forming, clumping perennial.
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Plant type
carnivorous
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Growing note
This plant requires high light and low-mineral water to maintain its characteristic red coloration and overall health. Never trigger the traps unnecessarily, as this consumes significant energy.
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Climate note
Thrives in warm, humid conditions but requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small white flowers on tall stalks in late spring; often removed by growers to conserve energy for foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to very bright filtered light is essential for red coloration.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Do not fertilize. The plant obtains nutrients through captured insects.
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Pruning
Remove dead or blackened leaves and traps to maintain hygiene and aesthetic appeal.
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Care notes
This plant requires high light and low-mineral water to maintain its characteristic red coloration and overall health. Never trigger the traps unnecessarily, as this consumes significant energy.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6 to 8 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches tall.
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Growth habit
Rosette-forming, clumping perennial.
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Spacing
6 to 8 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small white flowers on tall stalks in late spring; often removed by growers to conserve energy for foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-9
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Temperature
Thrives in warm, humid conditions but requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist using only distilled water, rain water, or reverse osmosis water. Never allow the soil to dry out.
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Soil
Use a nutrient-poor, well-draining mix of peat moss and perlite, avoiding all fertilizers.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Ideal for shallow pots or bog gardens in high-humidity environments.
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Family
Droseraceae
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Foliage Look
Deep burgundy-red, snapping traps, serrated edges, vibrant coloration.
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Foliage Rules
Traps should transition from green to deep maroon depending on light exposure.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, white, five-petaled flowers on a tall, slender stalk.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should only appear on mature, well-established plants in spring.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as a low, flat rosette, not an upright plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A tight, low, colorful rosette of red-trapped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Broad, deep-maroon traps on low-lying, spreading leaves arranged in a rosette.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the classic Venus flytrap leaf structure with trap teeth facing outward.
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Plant Faqs
Does the Maroon Monster trap need fertilizer? No, it catches its own insects and fertilizer can harm the roots. What kind of water should I use? Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral burn. Can this be grown outdoors? Yes, in temperate zones, but it needs a winter dormancy period.
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Root Look
Delicate, fine, white root system typical of bog plants.
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Soil Look
Damp, dark, peaty, moss-like substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, young rosettes with active, developing traps.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact, bright green to reddish leaves with very small, functional traps developing from the center.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow the Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap. This is the Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future container garden you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its intense, deep-maroon coloration that develops on the active, snapping traps under proper lighting. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with a high-quality, well-draining, peat-based mix, then move it to a permanent container when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Dionaea Venus Flytrap Maroon Monster carnivorous plant bog garden indoor plants Agardeni perennial unique foliage plant care
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap, a standout carnivorous plant prized for its deep-maroon, snapping traps. Learn how to provide the light and moisture needed to cultivate this unique bog-dwelling perennial.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap | Dionaea muscipula
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