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Growing Temperate Carnivorous Plants in Warm Winter Climates: Zone 9 Dormancy Strategies

Growing Temperate Carnivorous Plants in Warm Winter Climates: Zone 9 Dormancy Strategies

Occasional winter frosts (night temps below 55°F) with daytime highs around 77°F constitute USDA Zone 9. This provides sufficient dormancy for Venus flytraps and Sarracenia, as evidenced by successful growers in Los Angeles.

Your Querétaro Climate

At higher elevation near Mexico City, with ~3 frosts last winter, you're likely Zone 9–10 borderline. Compare your lowest temperatures to the USDA map on our website to confirm.

Global Zone Maps

USDA zones are US-centric. Creating a world zone map is impractical. Match your climate to the nearest US city analog for guidance.

Good growing!

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