Handling Summer-Dormant Venus Flytraps: Acclimation and Dormancy Timing

Dealing with a Flytrap That Arrived Dormant in August

August is peak growing season for Venus flytraps; they don't go dormant until fall. If your plant arrived with a note about dormancy and only autumn leaves, contact California Carnivores directly for clarification on their summer care.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Transition

Since you're growing the plant indoors under artificial light (10.5 hours/day) and it's thriving, it may be too late to acclimate it outdoors this year, especially if frost has already occurred. Continue indoor care through winter. In spring, after frost risk passes, acclimate it for outdoor growing.

Our Nursery's Approach

We grow flytraps and Sarracenia strictly outdoors year-round, so they're acclimated to seasonal changes. For more growing details, consult our care sheet at cobraplant.com/caresheets.

Good growing!