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Venus Flytrap Spring Die-Back: Normal Seasonal Transition

Old Traps Die, New Ones Emerge

Newly received flytrap has two rotting traps. Flytraps are semi-evergreen—old traps die in spring as new growth emerges from center. This is normal mid-spring appearance. By late June, plant peaks. Watch monthly video podcast for seasonal expectations.

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