Winter Survival for Tiny, Newly Propagated Venus Flytraps

Current Outdoor Exposure Is Fine

Plants are naturally preparing for dormancy (reducing leaf size, building sugars). Northwest winters = cold rain—no issue for VFTs.

Cold Snap Protocol

• Brief lows ≤20°F: move to unheated garage/shed until snap passes.
• Or group plants under tarp during cold spell.
• Our nursery: hundreds of 3" pots in unheated cold frame (same temp as outside, shields wind/drying).

Critical: Water Tray Depth

Many lose VFTs to winter submersion. Keep trays shallow—not underwater. Repot to larger pots now (leave little old soil) to buffer small-pot issues.