The leaves of the Venus fly plant turn black
When the trap traps open seven times, they die. The leaves on which they have formed also turn black and wither. This is a completely normal process. As long as new shoots and trap traps develop, there is nothing to worry about.
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Even before the plant goes into hibernation, many leaves turn black. This is also a natural process. The Venus flytrap adjusts itself to the break and forms only a few and very small traps.
In spring the plant sprouts again and produces many green leaves with large traps.
Black shoots from incorrect care
If cared for incorrectly, the leaves of the Venus flytrap can turn black and rot earlier. This happens when the humidity is too low or the temperatures at the location have dropped too much.
In addition, frequent or incorrect feeding can cause the trap traps, and then the leaves, to discolor and die. This happens when the insect fed is too big for the trap.
Rotten black leaves should be cut off to prevent further damage to the plant. If most of the leaves are discolored and no new ones appear, you should discard the Venus flytrap completely.
Cut off black leaves - yes or no?
Opinions are divided on the question of whether the black leaves of the Venus flytrap should be cut off or not.
Some experts recommend leaving them on the plant where they will regress over time. Others, on the other hand, advise removing the black leaves for visual reasons.
If necessary, just start a try and first cut off just one or two black sheets of paper. Then see if the Venus flytrap damaged the clipping.
Tips
A common mistake made when caring for a Venus flytrap is feeding or adding additional fertilizer to the plant. This can also cause the leaves to discolor and affect growth. Refrain from feeding and fertilizing Venus flytraps.
