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I got a Venup Fly Trap a week ado and it is turning black, what do I do? Is it true it needs to be moist at all times? If there is not a lot of sun out at this time of year where do I put it? And what does the plant need more light or heat? Please email back before I lose him? P.S.If it dies what do I do with the seed?


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Dear Anthony,

The following may be useful:
http://www.botany.org/bsa/misc/carn.html
http://www.gardenweb.com/forums/load/carnivor/msg061057116916.html
http://www.pitcherplant.com/Carnivorous/carnivorous.venus.flytrap.html

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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