Growing Venus Flytraps Outdoors Year-Round in Utah (Zone 5-6): A Step-by-Step Plan

You can grow Venus flytraps outdoors all year in Kaysville, UT—but not this winter. Your plant is currently indoors under lights and not acclimated to outdoor cold.

Immediate Steps (This Winter)

• Reduce photoperiod to 8 hours/day or move to a cold, bright window to induce dormancy.
• Keep soil damp (not soggy) with minimal water in the tray.
• Remove dead leaves to prevent mold.

Spring Transition Plan

1. Repot into a larger container (at least 6–8 inches wide) with standard peat/perlite mix.
2. Place in full sun outdoors after last frost risk passes.
3. Prepare winter protection for next year: mulch heavily (pine needles, straw, wood chips), cover with burlap or black plastic during extreme cold.

Resources

Our e-book and DVD (Grow Carnivorous Plants Volume 1) have extensive chapters on outdoor cultivation and winter protection in cold climates. Links at cobraplant.com.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com