Venus Flytrap in Germany: Dark Storage Killed It, Boiled Water Doesn't Work, Get It Outside

Critical Errors

1. Kept in dark: "Leave in dark" advice is dead wrong. Flytraps need light always — even in dormancy.
2. Boiled water: Boiling does NOT remove minerals. Urban legend. Only distillation, RO, or deionization work. Brita/carbon filters also fail.

Your Climate = Perfect

Germany (Saarland) = similar to Pacific Northwest. Flytraps thrive outdoors year-round.

Immediate Fix

• Move to sunny window NOW.
• Use rainwater, distilled, or RO water only.
• Tray method, constant moisture.
• See this nearly identical case for full rehab plan.

Dormancy Note

Flytraps photosynthesize all winter — they need light to build energy for spring. Dark storage = starvation.