my venus flytrap seems sickly, pls help...

my venus flytrap seems sickly, pls help...#371881

By Darlingtoniafan222 -  Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:38 am
Location:  Davao Del Sur, Philippines
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:38 am #371881

I've gradually moved my venus flytrap within the last two months, because of acclimation. It's now in a spot where it gets about 6-7 hours of bright direct sunlight, and the rest is bright shade. However, my plant seems to be sickly as it's not putting out as many leaves as usual. The bulb is still white.

Re: my venus flytrap seems sickly, pls help...#371883

By Panman -  Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:17 am
Location:  Atlanta, GA USA Zone 8a/8b
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:17 am #371883

Without knowing where you are and without pictures;, it is going to be hard for us to help you.

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Re: my venus flytrap seems sickly, pls help...#371887

By Huntsmanshorn -  Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:21 am
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:21 am #371887

Darlingtoniafan222 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:38 am I've gradually moved my venus flytrap within the last two months, because of acclimation. It's now in a spot where it gets about 6-7 hours of bright direct sunlight, and the rest is bright shade. However, my plant seems to be sickly as it's not putting out as many leaves as usual. The bulb is still white.

Tropical sun is somewhat stronger than the sunlight VFTs would normally get in North/South Carolina so maybe try 4 or 5 hours of morning sun and bright shade the rest of the day and see if that helps.

Re: my venus flytrap seems sickly, pls help...#371894

By oval -  Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:21 pm
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:21 pm #371894

It is likely dormant this time of year in the northern hemisphere, even in the Philippines where it is not very cold. Hopefully towards Spring as the days get longer it will grow more vigorously.

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