--- title: "I’ve had this for several days and I haven’t seen them close at all.…" description: "I’ve had this for several days and I haven’t seen them close at all. 🥲 It’s already trapped one fruit fly but it’s just there with the trap open and not doing…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/-xxxtEgCSqGfBikq7u9WkQ" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Yvonne" published: "2024-10-17T02:23:39.923567Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/XeUSuZOIbYp-FL7mqLDgi8Lcn8xHik2i7pER7d9mT0s/EyAc7OA8SHWD7ssgvTesdQ.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md) # I’ve had this for several days and I haven’t seen them close at all.… _Posted by Yvonne on 2024-10-17_ I’ve had this for several days and I haven’t seen them close at all. 🥲 It’s already trapped one fruit fly but it’s just there with the trap open and not doing anything. I take them out on my patio for sunshine very day (4-6 hours) and make sure they stay moist. Is there something else I should do? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/XeUSuZOIbYp-FL7mqLDgi8Lcn8xHik2i7pER7d9mT0s/EyAc7OA8SHWD7ssgvTesdQ.webp?size=large) ## 15 comments ### ElizabethF commented on 2024-10-17 If you want to see them close, you can feed it a rehydrated bloodworm. The traps die after a few closes so I would only feed a few. I wouldn’t feed it more than once a month. Keep it standing in distilled or rain water. Also you’ll want a soil made specifically for carnivorous plants or sphagnum moss. It needs bright light. A lot of bright light. If they’re getting enough light, their traps will typically turn a bright red. I have mine under a grow light for 16 hours. I’ve attached a picture for reference. Please ignore the dead traps. It needs cleaned out but I hate doing it since it’s difficult without triggering other traps. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/etxHxw1M7xUJ5n-5CC_0MeGtenzO0o91zHI5oyrI8bE/rNu3RQ_jRHakNFN4rRrJdA.webp?size=large) #### ElizabethF replied on 2024-10-17 Also if they start getting leggy that typically means they need more light. You want them to stay more compact. #### Yvonne replied on 2024-10-17 So I read it might also be in dormancy because of the colder weather. How do I know if that’s the case? #### Christine replied on 2024-10-19 Beautiful! One plant I have loved but have never had any luck with. However, you have encouraged me to try again! #### DanishGramma replied on 2024-10-19 Dormancy is just around the corner in November when it gets cold enough to trigger it. They will look half dead and the traps will be closer to the ground with shorter leaves. I live where they grow wild so I keep them outside all winter and they love it. They will even freeze solid sometimes 🥶 ### Wallace guthrie commented on 2024-10-17 Amazing ### Wallace guthrie commented on 2024-10-17 It looks great, but you might want to repot it #### Yvonne replied on 2024-10-17 I just ordered some pots with saucers from Amazon lol. ### StormLover commented on 2024-10-17 Same here... also want to know if it's dormant... 🤔 #### c.cat replied on 2024-10-17 this is from a care guide that i got from sarracenia northwest. great website, very informative, and the carnivorous plants they sell are amazing! highly recommend checking thrm out :) #### c.cat replied on 2024-10-17 forgot the image, sorry lol ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kD4THHB2xcLqDKRuHBa3MmDYxLorWKP7RRswqL0yZyo/uofjkdg0R1ur8luyEhoB6A.webp?size=large) ### StormLover commented on 2024-10-18 Tysm for info! #### c.cat replied on 2024-10-18 no prob ### Wanda’s Weeds commented on 2024-10-18 I so want one of those beauties! #### Wanda’s Weeds replied on 2024-10-22 Sending hope and best wishes your way! --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_