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Oh, submerge the plant completely. It will be fine under water. Just don't leave it sitting in the sun while it is unpotted.

The reason for doing this is that the plant is completely dehydrated. We need to get moisture back into it before it can make use of the moisture in the soil.

Good luck! Keep us updated!

Don't forget that you will ultimately need to get it out of that terracotta pot.

Self watering pots are somewhat problematic for flytraps. You are better off with a pot and a separate saucer.

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Abood wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:58 pm I have a question my Venus flytrap I got it from Home Depot came a little droopy like it’s not standing up.

Hi, welcome to the forum!
Home Depot abuses VFTs, they keep them indoors, in the dark, and use tap water when they remember to water them at all.
Without a pic it's difficult to better advise, but I'd start with giving the pot a good flushing with distilled water, and give it some indirect light. Remember that your plant just came from a nursery and suffered shipping trauma in addition to the neglect at HD. This is also the period when VFTs are just starting to come out of dormancy, and will look their worst (mostly). One other thing: not all VFTs stand up, like the leaves are at a ~45° angle. Many grow fairly flat to the ground, that's just the nature of the beast.
Looking forward to seeing a pic.