Venus Flytrap Trap Closure During Dormancy: Normal or Harmful?

Miguel's VFT closed a trap during dormancy (he tapped it while watering). He worries it's bad.

Cold-Induced Closure

Traps often close slowly in cold temps—it's a temperature response, not active trapping.

Touching a trap (even in dormancy) can close it. In nature, animals brush leaves in winter. No harm done.

Keep soil barely moist; little to no water in tray. Overwatering in cold causes rot.

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