my venus fly trap is making leaves

my venus fly trap is making leaves#308304

By Nelson82 -  Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:38 pm
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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:38 pm #308304

Hi! I'm new to the forum and have been taking care of a venus fly trap since the summer. Recently a lot of the traps have turned black, and the plant is now making broad leaves without a trap. The leaves are much wider than the ones it made during summer. I will attach a photo. Since I live in Norway, could this maybe be an adaptation to the low light conditions we have here in winter?

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Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves#308305

By Fieldofscreams -  Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:05 pm
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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:05 pm #308305

Two things are going on, most likely.

1. Its entering its final stages of dormancy.

2. It needs more light.

Mistakes were made

Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves#308306

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:25 pm
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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:25 pm #308306

Definitely a light issue. Find a way to get it more light.

A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
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Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves#308309

By Nelson82 -  Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:57 pm
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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:57 pm #308309

Thanks for the answers! I will place it closer to a window for now. I hope it will survive until spring arrives.

Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves#308335

By Matt -  Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:02 pm
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- Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:02 pm #308335

Yes, definitely lacking light. In addition to getting it on a windowsill, move it outside on days when it's above freezing.

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