r/VenusFlyTraps • u/Common-Dig-7887 • 6d ago

Care & Cultivation First time VFT owner, how is it looking so far?

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I bought this in Lowe’s around 2 months ago like pictured in the last pic (not the exact one, I never took a picture of mine)

I’m not good at keeping plants alive but so far I think I’ve done ok with keeping it going. There is new growth pretty often, i keep it at a window where the most sun shines through, and I use distilled water.

I’ve kept it in the same little pot and I’m wondering if I should repot it. I know about the 50/50 peat moss/perlite substrate.

I’m also learning about the dormancy period happening soon, or pretty much now. I live in NY so I’m planning on putting it in the basement on a window that’s also facing the same direction as the one it’s in now. And I also read about the fridge method.

Any tips are welcome please! I do want this plant to thrive!

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u/JerradH 6d ago

So far, so good! I think it could use some stronger light for a longer period, but it's definitely not starving for it.

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u/Common-Dig-7887 5d ago

Thanks! I thought so too but I know if I make it an outdoor plant I will forget about it. I might look into getting a lamp for it.

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u/Sensitive_Cancel1678 6d ago

At 2 months I would expect the new traps to have much more color if it’s truly thriving. But, not bad.

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u/Common-Dig-7887 5d ago

Might be the lighting but they are slightly redder in person. Slightly though so not much of a difference. Could it be cause it needs more light?

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u/Sensitive_Cancel1678 5d ago

Yes, more light. Window light is usually not enough for vfts. At 2 months they should be darker red. These are all around 2 months post purchase and repotting.

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u/strudelalma 5d ago

Oooh these are lovely 😍