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Repotting a Dormant Venus Flytrap in March: Why Trap Closure During Transplant Is Harmless

Repot anytime; easier before dormancy break. Shipping stress minimal. Traps close when touched/dirt falls in—not harmful, just uses energy. Keep soil barely moist until temps 60s, then normal tray watering.

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