How to Care for a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap
Having a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap can be an interesting addition to your plants. However, this type of plant requires special care. A Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap has the unique ability to close its petals and literally trap flies. Most people unknowingly get a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap thinking that it is easy to take care of. Unfortunately, it is not that easy to care for a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap. You must protect the plant from heat as it can slowly become dry and wither. Also, a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap takes time to get used to your environment in and around the house. Taking care of a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap can especially rewarding as this plant will add certain uniqueness to your collection.
Instructions
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Do Not Over Care:
It is important to remember that over caring for a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap can actually be detrimental for it. Constantly touching it and pampering the plant can lead to problems for this plant. -
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Balance Water Intake:
If you keep your Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap outside then it is a good idea to keep it watered. However, if you decide to keep the plant inside then you should not water it that often. It is important to find the perfect balance of water intake to ensure the health of the plant. -
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Maintain Proper Heat:
Be sure to allow the Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap some heat, but not excessive. Too much heat will damage the plant and can eventually lead to it dying. Usually it is a good idea to keep the plant indoors where it can get some heat and filtered light as well. -
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Monitor Humidity:
To ensure that your Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap stays healthy, it is crucial to maintain and monitor the humidity above 50%. If you are unable to do this, then you could put your plant into an enclosure to help maintain the humidity. -
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Re-pot:
If after all these methods your Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap is still in bad shape, then you can easily re-pot your plant. Carefully remove the plant and clean off the bulb. Also, it is important to check for fungus. -
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Use Internet:
Although a Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap can require some special care, the plant is considered to be quite strong. If you still need some helpful tips or techniques, then check the internet for new methods that you can use to care for your Red Dragon Venus Fly Trap.
