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my venus fly trap is making leaves
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:38 pm
by Nelson82
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?
Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:05 pm
by Fieldofscreams
Two things are going on, most likely.
1. Its entering its final stages of dormancy.
2. It needs more light.
Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:25 pm
by KategoricalKarnivore
Definitely a light issue. Find a way to get it more light.
Re: my venus fly trap is making leaves
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:57 pm
by Nelson82
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
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:02 pm
by Matt
Yes, definitely lacking light. In addition to getting it on a windowsill, move it outside on days when it's above freezing.