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Venus Flytrap Peat Moss Decline: Dormancy & Humidity

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) peat moss turning brown is normal — moss may have been dyed. Plant doesn't need live moss. Tap water kills flytraps; distilled only.

Recovery

Distilled water only
High humidity: terrarium or plastic bag with daily 5-min air exchange
Little morning sun only
Moss color irrelevant to plant health

Key Insight

Fall drying air triggers dormancy. Artificial humidity maintains active growth if desired.

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