Venus Flytraps in Rainy LA Winters: Drainage Is Key, Not Rain Amount

Rain Is Fine If...

Pots have drain holes and you don't let them sit in deep standing water. We get more rain in Oregon — our plants stay outside all winter.

Setup Check

• Drain holes mandatory.
• Tray water: ¼–½ inch max in winter (just moist).
• No saucers holding inches of water.

Dormancy Still Happens

Cool temps + short days = dormancy, even if wet. They'll slow down, traps may die back, but roots survive.