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title: "I need help with my fly trap, its getting colder where I live (6a)…"
description: "I need help with my fly trap, its getting colder where I live (6a) and i dont know if i should bring it inside with a grow light or if i should put it in the…"
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author: "Chloe"
published: "2025-09-23T15:11:32.886447Z"
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# I need help with my fly trap, its getting colder where I live (6a)…

_Posted by Chloe on 2025-09-23_

I need help with my fly trap, its getting colder where I live (6a) and i dont know if i should bring it inside with a grow light or if i should put it in the fridge like ive seen other people do it for winter.

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## 4 comments

### ABucketOfPlants commented on 2025-09-24

Depends on how cold it gets. Check the plants temp info

### iBenchbuses commented on 2025-09-24

You can put it in the fridge if you feel you won’t be able to provide it enough light during the winter season ( grow lights will work). If provided enough light and nutrients, you can skip the winter dormancy ☺️

#### Chloe replied on 2025-09-24

thank you sm

### Lynne commented on 2025-10-02

I put mine in an east window in the garage. Zone 8a

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