Venus Flytrap 'Maroon Monster'
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🔥 Maroon Monster Venus Flytrap – The Majestic Lady in Red ❤️
This one has a soft spot in my heart. If you're looking for a colourful showstopper and a true collector’s plant, Maroon Monster is the one I always recommend - and for good reason.
This 5-year-old plant is a once-off import from the world-renowned FlytrapStore in the USA. From all the red Venus flytrap cultivars out there, this one stands out above the rest. It grows slowly, sure — but when those massive, deep red traps appear in summer, it's 100% worth the wait. Every. Single. Time.
Only one available and fully acclimatised to South African conditions. It’s ready to go straight into your collection or future breeding program — this is a top-quality plant with excellent roots and strong growth potential.
💎 What Makes Maroon Monster So Special?
- ✔ Imported from FlytrapStore (USA) – straight from my personal collection
- ✔ 5+ year-old plant – fully established and ready to grow
- ✔ Bold upright growth in summer with striking traps (2–3cm when mature)
- ✔ Best red cultivar – rich colour, strong roots and long-term stability
- ✔ Perfect for breeding projects or as a centerpiece in your collection
📦 How It Ships
- 🌱 Bareroot – Without soil; clean, trimmed, and wrapped for safe shipping Prepped for quick transplant into your own planter and soil mix
- 📸 What you see is what you get – You'll receive the exact plant pictured
ℹ️ Quick FAQ: Why does it grow so slowly?
Maroon Monster is known for being a strong but slow grower. It dies back quite significantly in winter and takes a bit longer to wake up in spring, but it comes back with serious drama. Trust me — it’s worth the wait!
🌿 Winter Dormancy – What to Expect
Venus flytraps are summer-growing temperate plants. In winter, it enters a winter rest phase and may lose most of its traps and appear much smaller. Don’t worry — this is totally normal. It regrows strongly from its underground bulb each spring, and comes back even better if cared for properly
🌟 Once-Off Collector’s Item
Only one plant available — and no restocks planned. This is a once-in-a-season opportunity to own an elite red flytrap with serious visual impact.
Take it from me: you’ll fall in love with this one too. 💘
