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Evaluating a Venus Flytrap Setup: Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Homework

A grower bought a VFT in poor condition from Lowe's, plus dormant VFT and Sarracenia bulbs. Setup: terrarium with light, some window light. Asked if 16h light would burn.

Quick Assessment

Short-term: fine. Some leaf burn from sudden light is normal; new growth will adapt. Dormant bulbs should be potted now and kept cold until spring.

Mandatory Homework

Read CobraPlant caresheets for VFT and Sarracenia. Compare to current setup. Proper care (outdoor dormancy, full sun, mineral-free water) yields 20-year plants; indoor tropical conditions kill them in ~1 year.

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