(Posting again) My Venus flytrap leaves aren’t opening! I’ve been giving it distilled water and providing it with 10 hours of sunlight. Can anyone help me understand what might be going on?
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If your Venus flytrap leaves are not opening, there could be a few reasons for this. Here are some possibilities to consider:
Dormancy: Venus flytraps have a natural dormancy period, typically in winter, when they slow down and may not open their traps as fully. If it’s winter and the plant is not showing much growth, it could simply be resting.
Water Quality: While distilled water is usually good, ensure that the water is truly distilled and not just filtered. Tap water can contain minerals that are harmful to carnivorous plants.
Light Quality: While you mentioned 10 hours of sunlight, ensure that it’s bright, indirect light rather than direct, scorching sunlight. Venus flytraps thrive in bright, sunny locations.
Humidity and Temperature: They prefer higher humidity and temperatures around 70-90°F (20-32°C) during the growing season. If the environment is too dry or cool, it could affect their activity.
Stress Factors: Factors such as transplant shock or sudden changes in the environment can also cause traps to remain closed. Observe if there were any recent changes in care or environment.
Age of Traps: Older traps may die off and will not open fully. If the plant is new or the traps are recently formed, they may take some time to mature.
If you continue to see no improvement, you may want to reassess your care conditions and ensure everything aligns with the Venus flytrap’s needs. If it’s not too late, you can also consider posting pictures for more specific advice!