Venus Fly Trap Stem Turning Dark

The stalk of my Venus fly trap is turning dark like it’s dying, but the plant itself is thriving. New growth and new leaves. What is happening? The plant is drooping over because the stalk doesn’t seem to be strong enough to hold the body up.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/24/2020 @ 2:50 pm

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.

Because of the nature of their environment, they are very prone to fungal infections. It is good to have fungicides on hand to treat them occasionally.

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