AboutSarracenia Northwest Expertise Need help with your carnivorous plants? Ask the growers at Sarracenia Northwest! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin are here to give you myth-free advice regarding the growing of all types of carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, Sarracenia, Darlingtonia, Nepenthes, Heliamphora, Cephalotus, sundews, butterworts and bladderworts. If you had trouble growing carnivorous plants in the past, discover the simple secrets to keeping your plants alive, healthy and beautiful.
Experience With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. Their unique philosophy is unparalleled in the carnivorous plant community!
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Question I'm growing my plant in perlite/sand/peat mix in an African Violet Pot. It is growing on a south facing window that has some layers to keep out UV rays. The plants is still green after one and a half month after transplanting. One pitcher that was close before transplant finally open, but the plant seems to stop growing now. Is this plants going dormant for winter or what?
Answer Hi Taylor,
Since your plant is just receiving just natural light, it probably is going dormant. Southwest Australia where it comes from does experience distinct seasons. What will sometimes happen is pitcher production will cease in the winter, but you'll still see leaves being produced.
