Dormancy and temperature

Dormancy and temperature#408719

By Johnson Li -  Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:39 am
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- Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:39 am #408719

Hi, still deciding over whether or not I should own a flytrap. I currently live in a one room living space, where the temperature is usually set to around 75 degrees. I plan on using an artificial light along with my window for my flytrap, but I'm not sure how to approach dormancy since I cannot take it outside or into a colder room. Would lessening the amount of light from the growth lamp be enough? Or will I have to be expected to use the fridge method for dormancy.

Re: Dormancy and temperature#408720

By optique -  Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:37 am
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:37 am #408720

Fly traps can be grown inside with strong power of the sun light on a timer to simulate photo periods. I feel most people are not successful inside. A Nepenthes or a Cape sundew would work out better in a window.

Re: Dormancy and temperature#408806

By MikeB -  Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:12 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:12 am #408806

If you check the Venus flytrap care questions section, there are several pinned threads about dormancy, including how to do fridge dormancy.

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