hello i got this from the #GregPlantShop about a week ago...
hello i got this from the #GregPlantShop about a week ago and it already had some browning, i’m not sure what to do i thought id wait it out and hope the browning would get better ❤️🩹. does queen look healthy ? should i repot ? she’s getting distilled water from heb bottled jugs and stands in water for a minimum of three hours a day. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #VenusFlyTrap #CarnivorousPlants #cpclubthursday #cpterrarium #oliviasoasis #GregGang #greggivesback
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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@livslillies that can be normal during acclimation. Great job on the distilled water! VFTs can sit in water and should 24/7. They also need LOTS of light. Depending on where you are in the world, NW window might not provide enough direct sun. You could always add a grow light.
@Amateurbotany I’m in south east of texas ! i never thought about to amount of light, i just assumed a window would do haha 🤣. thank you for the advice !
@livslillies love it!!!!! I had my VFTs in mason jar setups just like that! I have since planted them in a bog outside. Just an FYI…your VFT probably has a netting on the roots. Once you’ve had it in that spot a couple weeks I would consider repotting in a carnivorous plant soil.
@Amateurbotany one more question, how do i beautify it ? i mean get the browns off without hurting her ?
@livslillies you’re not going to like my response….i leave the dying leaves alone until they are completely black and can be removed very easily
@livslillies the black ones aren't necessarily dead. In the wild VFTs go into a winter dormancy, where the entire plant turns black and shuts down to survive below-freezing temps. You can replicate this by moving the plant to a cold, dark spot in late fall/early winter (like a garage or basement). Return it to the warm sunshine in spring and it will come out of dormancy like a phoenix rising from the ashes lol 🐦🔥🤓
Hi!! ☺️👋
Joining #cpclubthursday is a wonderful idea, there are so many knowledgeable people there that can help you with all kinds of carnivorous plants!
Here are my tips for fly traps:
🪰LOTS of light. 6-8 hours of outdoor sun (be careful to not sunburn, so gradually expose) or 14-16 hours under a grow light. They do best outside if you don't have a grow light. They'll do okay on a windowsill alone, but they won't really thrive.
🪰Distilled or rain water ONLY. The added minerals in tap water can burn the roots, potentially killing your plant. It's also best to keep them in a dish of 1/2" to 1" of the water at all times because they are bog plants native to North & South Carolina.
🪰 Fertilization isn't necessary, think of the plants eating insects as their fertilizer.
🪰 Soil is a mix of perlite and peat moss, UNFERTILIZED. They have long roots so a tall skinny pot is best.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask and welcome to being a Carnivorous plant parent!!! :)
Joining #cpclubthursday is a wonderful idea, there are so many knowledgeable people there that can help you with all kinds of carnivorous plants!
Here are my tips for fly traps:
🪰LOTS of light. 6-8 hours of outdoor sun (be careful to not sunburn, so gradually expose) or 14-16 hours under a grow light. They do best outside if you don't have a grow light. They'll do okay on a windowsill alone, but they won't really thrive.
🪰Distilled or rain water ONLY. The added minerals in tap water can burn the roots, potentially killing your plant. It's also best to keep them in a dish of 1/2" to 1" of the water at all times because they are bog plants native to North & South Carolina.
🪰 Fertilization isn't necessary, think of the plants eating insects as their fertilizer.
🪰 Soil is a mix of perlite and peat moss, UNFERTILIZED. They have long roots so a tall skinny pot is best.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask and welcome to being a Carnivorous plant parent!!! :)
@JesssJungle thank you !!! ps. your jungle is beautiful 🥹