The biggest problem with keeping a Venus Flytrap is overwintering. If you get it wrong here, you won't get the plant through the winter. Venus flytraps are not hardy, but need to be in a cool, sheltered spot.
The Venus flytrap doesn't like sub-zero temperatures, but it does need a cool winter
Hibernate Venus flytraps properly
Venus flytraps are not hardy and therefore do not tolerate freezing temperatures. They must be set up in a suitable place over the winter.
- Place bright but not sunny
- Avoid drafts
- Temperatures not below 5 degrees
- pour little
You can tell when the time for hibernation has come by looking at the traps. If these get smaller and smaller, the plant is preparing for the winter. Now you should find a suitable place where she can hibernate.
Temperatures should be significantly cooler than during the summer growth phase. They must not be colder than 5 degrees and if possible not higher than 10 to 12 degrees.
Water with care in winter
The biggest challenge when overwintering a Venus Flytrap is watering. In any case, the plant needs much less water than in summer.
Some experts recommend watering the plant once a month. Since there is often no rainwater available in winter, you can use still mineral water as a substitute. If necessary, water with distilled water. Never water with hard water.
When caring for them, make sure that the substrate is not too damp, but also does not dry out completely. Most Venus flytraps die in winter because they dry up, not because they freeze.
tips
A cool conservatory without direct sunlight is well suited for overwintering Venus flytraps. The temperatures must be kept constantly low.