Red Dragon Venus Flytraps in 1000W HPS/MH Grow Room: Annuals Only

Grower with 1000W HPS/MH, 55–85°F, 18/6 light cycle asked if Red Dragon flytraps thrive there. Aphids on veggies treated with soap spray.

Verdict

Good for ~1–1.5 years, then decline and die. Flytraps are temperate perennials requiring cold winter dormancy. Constant warmth + long photoperiod prevents dormancy → energy exhaustion.

Pest Control Myth

Flytraps don't control aphids. Aphids attack flytraps too. Only tropical sundews somewhat catch whitefly.

Better Candidates for Your Setup

Tropical Nepenthes, Drosera, Pinguicula, Utricularia—many thrive under high-intensity lights. See Sarracenia Northwest tropical page.