The carnivorous plant known as Venus flytrap, whose scientific name is Dionaea muscipula, is such a popular plant that several cultivars have been made from it. Some set much larger traps, others change the color red for a darker and more intense one.
If you want to expand your collection, take a look at this cultivar selection of Dionaea muscipula.
akai ryu
The name comes from Japanese, which means »Red Dragon». It is very similar to the type species (Dionaea muscipula), however the color is different. Both the traps, as well as the leaves and petioles have a dark maroon / burgundy color.. In winter the center of the plant can turn green.
B 52
It is a plant that has a very vigorous growth, with traps of up to 5,7cm in length which are of a very striking bright intense red color.
Big Mouth
The name comes from the English meaning "Big Mouth". It is a cultivar that produces large traps in very short leaves.
cupped trap
The name comes from English and means "Bowl Traps". It is a carnivore that has traps that are attached at the outer end, so they acquire a concave shape. Despite this, it can catch insects.
Tooth
The name comes from the Italian meaning "Teeth". It is a mutation caused by in vitro culture. The traps have numerous short, sharp teeth.
Fused tooth
The name comes from English, which means "Cast teeth". It is a mutation resulting from in vitro laboratory culture. The teeth are attached to each other so that they form a network.
Justina davis
It is trapped by a »common» Venus flytrap, with the difference that it's all green. It does not have orange or red pigmentation on the leaves, even when grown in full sun.
Red Piranha
Its name means "Red Piranha". It is a plant that possesses traps whose margins are well armed with teeth similar to those of a piranha.
Which of them did you like the most?
How can I get one I'm from Honduras
Hello Oscar.
These carnivores need to be cold in winter in order to grow and be really well. Therefore, the temperature must drop below 5ºC at some point.
But if you still want one, we recommend searching the Internet for online plant nurseries.
Regards!