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title: "Question: I have several VFTs that have “died”, I assume they went…"
description: "Question: I have several VFTs that have “died”, I assume they went dormant. How do I care for them during dormancy? Water? Light vs dark? Temperature? How long…"
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# Question: I have several VFTs that have “died”, I assume they went…

_Posted by Tim on 2026-09-09_

Question: I have several VFTs that have “died”, I assume they went dormant. How do I care for them during dormancy? Water? Light vs dark? Temperature? How long before I should see new growth? Or when do I know they are truly dead? (Pic is the one still alive.)

## 2 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-09-09

VFT will only go dormant in response to cold temperatures, or during the winter months. if your VFTs are dying outside of the cold period where you live, they're just dying. not dormant. if you don't get frost, just keep them outside. if you do get frost, do NOT leave them outside, they do not like freezing temps at all. look into the 'fridge method' for indoor VFTs

#### Tim replied on 2026-09-10

Thanks

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