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Venus Flytraps: Plant or...?

Jan 29, 2011 16:00

I have a passion for carnivorous plants. I have twenty Venus Flytrap seedlings growing in a tray behind me as I write this, as well as a bowl of Burmanni sundew seedlings. You should hear me coo over them. It's embarrassing. I just ordered two Drosera binata plants as a birthday present for myself ( Read more... )

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auntie_lovie January 30 2011, 04:51:43 UTC

Just brought a VF home last month, just for those wee little flies. The plant has been very happy so far, but there are roots creeping out the pot. Any trips for transplanting?

Transplant Venus Flytrap jennyharker January 30 2011, 16:39:44 UTC

VF's are tough little beggars. They don't mind transplanting. Your flytrap probably needs a taller pot. Their root system can get long. Try transplanting your VF in a 4 to 6 inch plastic pot. You can transplant it into peat moss or, what I use, spaghnum moss. Keep the plant in a sunny location and keep it well-watered and humid using distilled or rainwater. I use filtered water. NEVER fertilize!

Re: Transplant Venus Flytrap auntie_lovie February 2 2011, 06:37:25 UTC

Thank you for the suggestions! I got all scared reading http://www.sarracenia.com/faq/faq2160.html But you have given me the courage to forge ahead, because this plant has been very happy here, so far.

Re: Transplant Venus Flytrap jennyharker February 2 2011, 16:52:00 UTC

Good luck with your plant. Remember to be careful with the root system when transplanting, as you would with any plant. Also, it may be a good idea to keep the plant out of direct sunlight for a few days after transplanting. It needs time to settle its roots into its new home and recover from the shock of transplanting. I just transplanted three VFs and they are doing beautifully.

Re: Transplant Venus Flytrap auntie_lovie February 3 2011, 04:33:09 UTC

Maybe I'll find a nice orchid type pot, taller form factor, especially since that will raise him up to be more easily see.

Re: Transplant Venus Flytrap jennyharker February 3 2011, 16:59:00 UTC

The aeration provided by a pot meant for orchids would be excellent as it would lessen the chance for mold, just be sure to keep the peat moss/spaghnum moss moist at all times. Plastic is best as it helps the planting material to stay damp whereas clay can suck the peat moss dry.

If mold should develop on the pot or plants dab a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on the spot. It kills mold instantly.

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