I purchased a VFT in June and its leaves grew from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Then came November and I took it home, placing it between the inner & outer kitchen windows. Soon, thereafter, the three newest an immature leaves ceased developing while the mature leaves have one-by-one been yellowing and then blackening. It was suggested that it may not be cold enough (green house effect), so I moved it to our adjoining screened in porch, where it is receiving colder air, hopefully moderated some by the living room. I live in the Reading, PA area, so it does go below freezing. But so do the Carolinas. I believe the plant is alive and asleep - but this is my first attempt at dormancy. Should be interesting in a couple months.