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Hello to everyone on the flytrap care forums!
I've always thought the venus flytrap was very intriguing and have had them in the past but never really had any luck with them, probably because I had NO idea how to take care of them. But I've recently decided to try again and researched my butt off reading through this forum (which is great by the way ) and figured I was ready. So I ordered a maroon monster from the FTS and decided to join the forums after receiving an absolutely gorgeous plant (thanks Matt!) so now I'm extremely determined to keep my new VFT alive and thriving. Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

PS. I live in Northern California where it doesn't get too hot for most of the year (rarely topping more than 70 degrees typically and not more that 90 degrees on a really hot day, we get some bright sun though) i know VFTs prefer warmer climates, but would our weather here be sufficient for growing a flytrap outside or would it be better to get an artificial light source?

Hello and welcome to the forums JaF!

JaF wrote:So I ordered a maroon monster from the FTS

Nice! That's a great flytrap!

JaF wrote:would our weather here be sufficient for growing a flytrap outside or would it be better to get an artificial light source?

Your weather is sufficient for growing flytraps outside year round. They might grow a bit better under warmer conditions, but they certainly will grow fine where you live. Robert Ziemer lives in McKinleyville, CA and grows lots of flytraps outside year round.

Welcome to flytrapcare, JaF!

Welcome to the FTC forums!