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Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' (Venus Flytrap)
Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' (Venus Flytrap)
Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' is a striking cultivated Venus Flytrap selected in European horticulture for its dramatic trap morphology and intensely predatory appearance. The cultivar became established among specialist collectors after growers identified plants consistently producing unusually elongated marginal cilia reminiscent of fangs. It has since become one of the better-known modern ornamental flytrap cultivars and is maintained through vegetative propagation to preserve its defining traits.
'Dracula' produces medium to large traps with deep red interiors under strong light. The most distinctive feature is the long, narrow cilia that project prominently from the trap margins, creating a fang-like appearance. During active growth the plant forms a compact rosette of green to burgundy foliage, while mature traps can develop rich crimson pigmentation and dramatic contrast between the trap interior and exterior surfaces.
Among collectors, 'Dracula' is prized for combining strong colouration with an immediately recognisable silhouette. The characteristic cilia structure remains stable when propagated by division, leaf pullings or tissue culture. Its bold appearance, reliable expression and widespread recognition have secured its place as an important modern Venus Flytrap cultivar.
Origin: Cultivated horticultural selection
Breeder / Discoverer: See cultivar history
Year Introduced: Not formally documented
ICPS Registration: Refer to ICPS cultivar records where applicable
Plant Type: Temperate carnivorous perennial
Genus: Dionaea
Species: muscipula
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming carnivorous plant
Trap Type: Snap trap
Dormancy: Winter dormancy required
Propagation: Division, leaf pullings and tissue culture
What's Included: One healthy Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' growing in its nursery container.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
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Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' is a striking cultivated Venus Flytrap selected in European horticulture for its dramatic trap morphology and intensely predatory appearance. The cultivar became established among specialist collectors after growers identified plants consistently producing unusually elongated marginal cilia reminiscent of fangs. It has since become one of the better-known modern ornamental flytrap cultivars and is maintained through vegetative propagation to preserve its defining traits.
'Dracula' produces medium to large traps with deep red interiors under strong light. The most distinctive feature is the long, narrow cilia that project prominently from the trap margins, creating a fang-like appearance. During active growth the plant forms a compact rosette of green to burgundy foliage, while mature traps can develop rich crimson pigmentation and dramatic contrast between the trap interior and exterior surfaces.
Among collectors, 'Dracula' is prized for combining strong colouration with an immediately recognisable silhouette. The characteristic cilia structure remains stable when propagated by division, leaf pullings or tissue culture. Its bold appearance, reliable expression and widespread recognition have secured its place as an important modern Venus Flytrap cultivar.
Origin: Cultivated horticultural selection
Breeder / Discoverer: See cultivar history
Year Introduced: Not formally documented
ICPS Registration: Refer to ICPS cultivar records where applicable
Plant Type: Temperate carnivorous perennial
Genus: Dionaea
Species: muscipula
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming carnivorous plant
Trap Type: Snap trap
Dormancy: Winter dormancy required
Propagation: Division, leaf pullings and tissue culture
What's Included: One healthy Dionaea muscipula 'Dracula' growing in its nursery container.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
