Wesley
questions answered:
1) depending on where you purchased the plant, you can skip dormancy for this year. Why would you do it? To have more time with your plant
2) If the plant is flowering, it is not sleeping. It is just trying to make seed. VFT's will usually flower in the Spring and Fall. If I were you, I would cut off the flower stalk. It does take away from the plant making traps and you will see a decline in the appearance of the plant. If the flower is allowed to make seed, then it is even more taxing on the plant.
I assume that you were wanting the plant for the traps and not the flowers right?
3) You do not want the plant to freeze. Ideal temps are low 30'-low 40's for dormancy. I wouldn't go further than that.
The plant, in the wild, is found in the northern part of South Caronlina and the southern part of North carolina....if you are in that area, you are perfect. If you are in the mountains, it might be too cold for the plant. I would put him/her in either the garage or the fridge. You can cover it if you wish, but I would allow it to have some light. It will help reduce the risk of mold forming.
carniverous newbie:
Is the mold slimy? That is usually a signal of something ( it is too late and I can't think
) Scraping it off should help...try and take soil with the mold. You are probably only removing the mold, but more comes back
I agree with Darcie ( again
) I would try and water, allow the water tray to empty and soil slightly dry and then water again. It should help with the mold problem.