Arizona Venus Flytrap Late November Dormancy Assessment

An Arizona grower set VFTs out at Halloween after indoor growing. Days 50-60°F, nights upper 30s°F. Plants show some dieback but not dramatic. Asks if doomed.

Not Doomed — Still Transitioning

• Photoperiod reduction critical: 16h → 12h → 8h by late Nov
• Then cool to 40s°F over days
• Protect from deep freezes (pots = poor insulation)
• Short, wide petioles = dormancy signal

Current Care

• Barely moist soil
• Watch for unseasonable warm spells or hard freezes
• Same process for indoor VFT under lights