Growing Venus Flytraps outdoors

[NC_Palms]

I am right on edge of the natural distribution of venus flytraps in North Carolina, and after several failed attempts at keeping these alive outdoors, I bit the bullet and impulsively bought one at the grocery store. 

It is the middle of winter and thus they are dormant right now. But the ones at the store are fully green. Should I try to induce dormancy or should I not worry about it until it naturally occurs in the fall? And does anyone have good tips for keeping them as perennials? 

 

 

[N8ALLRIGHT]

I'm not much help,ours usually go belly up for winter. I have learned however that they seem to hate tap water. Ours look great if we keep them in full sun / part sun and rain water. I know it's winter and they're going to be inside, but I'd use bottled/r.o water inside for the winter. Maybe get them outside in March or whenever it's starting to warm up and let them cycle into normalcy?

[Silas_Sancona]

Would study care sheets / tips from places like Carnivero, California Carnivores,  and /or  the International Carnivorous Plant Society..

Keep in mind too that various genera / species within plant groups like Tillandsia and many Orchids can also respond adversely when regularly watered with the stuff straight from the faucet as well.

Natives like Fringe Orchids / Lady Slippers, which often grow in the same places many N. American carnivores do also really hate tap water.