But carnivorous plants have evolved to grow ... As day length and the light intensity decrease in winter, your plant may go dormant for about three months. Move the plant to a cooler location ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground.

such as orchids and carnivorous plants are fussier. Water less in winter than in summer when actively growing. Most houseplants can survive being left for a couple of weeks with some preparation.