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title: "What’s wrong with my Venus fly trap this is the second one that it…"
description: "What’s wrong with my Venus fly trap this is the second one that it currently looks like I’m killing. Please help."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "The goddess kt"
published: "2025-10-29T15:22:06.148175Z"
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# What’s wrong with my Venus fly trap this is the second one that it…

_Posted by The goddess kt on 2025-10-29_

What’s wrong with my Venus fly trap this is the second one that it currently looks like I’m killing. Please help.

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## 5 comments

### April commented on 2025-10-29

Try trimming off the heads that are turning black. That way the pant isn’t using energy to sustain a head that it at the end of its life cycle and can instead focus on new growth

### Plant Newbie commented on 2025-10-29

👋 I am new to carnivorous plant, my first is a cape sundew. I learned they need distilled water only and the more light the better, so I have mine under a grow light.

#### Plant Newbie replied on 2025-10-30

Mine sits right next to a small humidifier! I hope yours bounces back!

### Phil commented on 2025-10-29

I’ve researched but have not gotten into them yet because of their care. They need very high humidity, distilled or RO water, and several hours of direct sun. These are absolute needs with little leeway. Are you meeting these?

### spearf commented on 2025-10-30

Venus fly traps will hibernate in the cold seasons. The plant will look like it dies entirely, but the root ball in the soil is doing just fine. Store it in a cool place, like a garage for example, over the winter. Keep watering it, but at a reduced level. It’ll bounce back come spring

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