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title: "I have heard about this \"winter dormancy\" period for Venus flytraps,…"
description: "I have heard about this \"winter dormancy\" period for Venus flytraps, does anyone have tips for this? ( first time having a Venus Flytrap before😅)"
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# I have heard about this "winter dormancy" period for Venus flytraps,…

_Posted by Plum on 2026-09-27_

I have heard about this "winter dormancy" period for Venus flytraps, does anyone have tips for this? ( first time having a Venus Flytrap before😅)

## 7 comments

### Alli commented on 2026-09-27

I was told to put mine in the basement next to a window that gets a little bit of light or in the fridge

#### Plum replied on 2026-09-29

Do you know about when you do this procedure?

#### Alli replied on 2026-09-29

Around November or when the temperature drops below 40. It can stay outside too but you don’t want them freezing if your location goes below the freezing point or when it snows. There are more specifics and care tips on flytrapcare. com They’ve been helpful for me

### Light Green Thumb commented on 2026-09-27

I’ve seen many comment about the fridge as well.

### plantgeek commented on 2026-09-27

f you live in an area WITHOUT frost, chuck them outside. if you live in a frosty area, a garage, basement, or your fridge can work.

#### B - Ohio replied on 2026-09-27

So, bring them inside before a frost? I'm doing my first season with them outside.

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-09-27

yes! they can tolerate below freezing but not for more than a night. if you know you're going to receive snow or that it's going to be below freezing for two or more days, take it inside

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