How to grow Venus flytrap in winter? What should I do if the leaves turn black?

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1. How to grow in winter

2. What to do if the Venus flytrap leaves turn black

It is best to move Venus flytrap indoors in winter, especially in northern areas. This is safer and avoids freezing damage. It likes light, so it should be placed in a sunny place to bask in the sun. Sufficient light is beneficial to wintering and growth. Watering should be reduced, usually once a week in winter is enough. In addition, it is best to stop fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.

1. How to raise it in winter

1. Insulation treatment: It has slight cold resistance, but the temperature cannot be lower than 0 degrees. To be on the safe side, it is recommended to move indoors for management in winter to avoid frostbite to the plants, especially in northern areas. Most of the northern regions have heating, and plants can grow normally in indoor environments.

2. Get more sun: in winter When maintaining, it should be placed in a sunny place. It is best to let it get more sun, which can help it survive the winter. Exposure to more sunlight can increase its temperature and help it accumulate nutrients.

3. Small amount of watering: In winter, the temperature is low, water loss is slow, and its growth rate also slows down, so watering should be reduced. If the soil is not dry, it is best not to water it casually. Generally, watering once a week is enough. Too much water will easily damage the roots.

4. Fertilization treatment: winter fertilization The amount must be controlled. It is recommended to stop fertilizing, and then manage it normally after the plant resumes growth in spring. Add appropriate amounts of fertilizer to avoid fertilizer damage to it.

2. What to do if the leaves of Venus flytrap are black

The black leaves may be caused by illumination, improper temperature, too much watering or fertilization, no matter where it is. All causes must be treated as soon as possible after discovery. In terms of temperature, it is best to provide it with an environment of 15-25 degrees. It is usually recommended to use the sitting basin method to water to avoid waterlogging. The humidity should be controlled between 50% and 70%. You can put it in a bag and keep it for a period of time, then put it in a light place to bask in the sun for a week, and then take it out for maintenance. In addition, it is necessary to let it eat less to avoid indigestion. Fertilizer is best applied diluted.

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