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title: "Is this normal?? In addition to the long center stem, the core…"
description: "Is this normal?? In addition to the long center stem, the core (center) moss wrap that the plant originally came wrapped in has now turned black. This spring…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/nCqjNmswTlS-vtdufEldHw/prZDLeNAiIqotX1Boi3Glw"
community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Daril"
published: "2025-04-28T23:03:59.411007Z"
language: "en"
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# Is this normal?? In addition to the long center stem, the core…

_Posted by Daril on 2025-04-28_

Is this normal?? In addition to the long center stem, the core (center) moss wrap that the plant originally came wrapped in has now turned black. This spring makes a full year of having this plant, and it was overwintered in the fridge as suggested.

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## 6 comments

### Just a guy commented on 2025-04-28

The long center stem is a flower. I would replace the moss.

### Melikeplants commented on 2025-04-28

It’s flowering, if you collect the seeds you can plant them and have more Venus flytraps!

#### Daril replied on 2025-04-29

Will the plant die after it flowers?

#### Melikeplants replied on 2025-04-29

No

### c.cat commented on 2025-04-29

i would cut off the black traps to start. it also looks like it needs a lot more light - 6 hours of direct light at minimum!  
most people cut the flowers off to let the plant focus on new growth, but if youve never seen a VFT flower and would like to, feel free to let it bloom!

### Roro commented on 2025-04-29

It’s flowering :) yayyy (also replace the moss :). )

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