Venus Flytrap Dormancy in Tropical Puerto Rico: Fridge Method Required

In Puerto Rico's warm climate (nights 72°F, days 96–100°F), Venus flytraps cannot experience natural dormancy. Without a cool rest period, they weaken and die within 2–3 years.

Simulate dormancy by placing potted plants in the refrigerator (not freezer) at night starting mid-November. Keep them in a sealed bag with barely damp soil. Daytime: grow outdoors in 5 hours of direct sun with rain/distilled water.

Don't divide or repot before dormancy—wait until spring. No special feeding needed. The fridge method is well-documented; see flytrapcare.com for a step-by-step guide.

Critical: Your plants must get cold nights (35–45°F) for 3–4 months. Without it, they will not survive long-term.