Venus Flytraps "Not Going Dormant" in UK: They Actually Are

UK grower's VFTs in unheated greenhouse (near freezing) still producing new traps in December. Thought they weren't dormant.

Reality

Plants look normal for December—they are dormant. New traps in winter are typical. Watch CobraPlant's December podcast for explanation.

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