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title: "My vinis fly trap is getting black, what should I do?"
description: "My vinis fly trap is getting black, what should I do?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "DragonYan8090"
published: "2026-05-25T13:44:53.556591Z"
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# My vinis fly trap is getting black, what should I do?

_Posted by DragonYan8090 on 2026-05-25_

My vinis fly trap is getting black, what should I do?

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## 8 comments

### Growing army commented on 2026-05-25

Hmm idk if ur giving it the right type of water or the right type of soil and lighting but start with cutting of the black pieces those are dead

#### DragonYan8090 replied on 2026-05-25

K, and I'm using distilled water and 2 hours of direct sunlight.

### Christina commented on 2026-05-25

It needs at bare min 4-5hrs of sun a day. Mine get 8. Make sure that pot is sitting in 2 in of distilled or rain water at all times. Dont top water.

#### DragonYan8090 replied on 2026-05-25

When I do 2in it gets swampy.

### DragonYan8090 commented on 2026-05-25

Thank you everyone, you saved him!!!!!!

### Christina commented on 2026-05-25

Yes, they are bog plants naturally. I have mine in a tray with some gravel i nestled the pots into that i keep water in. Im getting ready to build a bog garden for them, but they have been in this set up since coming out of winter dormancy and doing great.

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#### DragonYan8090 replied on 2026-05-25

Thank you, you look like a pro, taking all of your advice!

#### DragonYan8090 replied on 2026-05-25

Wait, don't If they get swampy get root rot?

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