Overwintering guide
How to overwinter shark teeth venus flytrap
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills shark teeth venus flytrap in winter
Cutting shark teeth venus flytrap hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering shark teeth venus flytrap — FAQ
Does shark teeth venus flytrap need to come indoors for winter?
Shark Teeth Venus flytrap is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Shark Teeth Venus flytrap is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move shark teeth venus flytrap for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water shark teeth venus flytrap in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills shark teeth venus flytrap over winter?
Cutting shark teeth venus flytrap hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.