Repotting a Flowering Venus Flytrap in Spring: Cut the Stalk, Then Transplant

A South African grower’s Venus flytrap (bought in winter, never dormant) was flowering in early spring with roots protruding. They’d read not to repot while flowering.

Jeff Dallas advised: cut the flower stalk off now—let it bloom next year. This redirects energy to leaves. Gradually acclimate to full sun (some burn is normal). Early spring is the best time to repot; removing the flower eliminates transplant stress. The stalk can be propagated like a leaf cutting (in a humidity dome with proper media), but just sticking it in soil won’t work. Resources: Sarracenia Northwest caresheets and DVD volume 1.