#GregPlantShop #PlantMail UNBOXING goodies from the Greg ...
#GregPlantShop #PlantMail UNBOXING goodies from the Greg shop!!
A wonderful late birthday gift from the awesome @Seymour, heβs a wonderful friend π
A Venus fly trap, who needs a name π«£ Iβll link a name suggestion post for that β> https://greg.app/question/1w77e4/name-suggestions-for-vft-hello-friends-my-new-vft-needs-a-name-im-pretty-open-to-anything-so-let-me
And a little warty, Pebbles! I love a textured plant, theyβre fun to pet
Unfortunately shipping took some time due to the holiday weekend, so they were out there for a while, but the plants survived! They just took some cleaning up. Theyβre both enjoying bright grow lights. I was more worried for the VFT than the hardy gasteria, and there were only a few trap casualties.
I kind of wish there was some note included in the boxes that gives any information about the plants/care tips as I feel some people may find it useful, or even some information about what soil is currently in the pots and the conditions/water theyβve been kept inβ¦
Both were packed well enough to where nothing was chipped or torn. The warty did make quite a mess with dirt since itβs just packed in some paper like a cup and the pot was warped, but it has some beautiful roots #RootPorn
And the VFT needed a lot of cleaning, but the soil was still very moist even though it was in shipping for like 5 days in the heat.
(Look in comments for more photos)
#GregFeedback #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #CarnivorousPlants #VenusFlyTrap #Gasteria
A wonderful late birthday gift from the awesome @Seymour, heβs a wonderful friend π
A Venus fly trap, who needs a name π«£ Iβll link a name suggestion post for that β> https://greg.app/question/1w77e4/name-suggestions-for-vft-hello-friends-my-new-vft-needs-a-name-im-pretty-open-to-anything-so-let-me
And a little warty, Pebbles! I love a textured plant, theyβre fun to pet
Unfortunately shipping took some time due to the holiday weekend, so they were out there for a while, but the plants survived! They just took some cleaning up. Theyβre both enjoying bright grow lights. I was more worried for the VFT than the hardy gasteria, and there were only a few trap casualties.
I kind of wish there was some note included in the boxes that gives any information about the plants/care tips as I feel some people may find it useful, or even some information about what soil is currently in the pots and the conditions/water theyβve been kept inβ¦
Both were packed well enough to where nothing was chipped or torn. The warty did make quite a mess with dirt since itβs just packed in some paper like a cup and the pot was warped, but it has some beautiful roots #RootPorn
And the VFT needed a lot of cleaning, but the soil was still very moist even though it was in shipping for like 5 days in the heat.
(Look in comments for more photos)
#GregFeedback #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #CarnivorousPlants #VenusFlyTrap #Gasteria
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@itsjordan Hey Jordan, better late than never I guess. I didnβt anticipate you naming me as just glad to finally get to you your second CP (only just missed being CP no. 1 but I would recommend a cape sundew as a first CP anyway)
I have already made suggestions to the Greg team about a fact care sheet for VFTs and eg suggesting only 4 hours light is inadequate!
I think the delivery could have been better but I will add what the wonderful Erika said about feedback in a photo. So if you did a video you can shoot it through.
So glad you have now broken through the CP barrier (finally) and I would have always loved a VFT for my birthday π π
Pebbles makes me think of the Flintstones character
, well before your young years. Enjoy your VFT, see you at #cpclubthursday this week hopefully π€
Have fun π€©
I have already made suggestions to the Greg team about a fact care sheet for VFTs and eg suggesting only 4 hours light is inadequate!
I think the delivery could have been better but I will add what the wonderful Erika said about feedback in a photo. So if you did a video you can shoot it through.
So glad you have now broken through the CP barrier (finally) and I would have always loved a VFT for my birthday π π
Pebbles makes me think of the Flintstones character
, well before your young years. Enjoy your VFT, see you at #cpclubthursday this week hopefully π€
Have fun π€©
@itsjordan Iβm a bit concerned their VFTs tend to appear βdroopyβ as this is not normal for VFTs. Compared to eg Pinky Gossamer (named by Greggers! eg #HelpMeNameMyPlant
I will add Erika here so she can note my concerned these VFTs are too droopy in my opinion as I think it is due to the way they are cultivated and the conditions used (maybe only 4 hours of light π‘ LOL π )
https://greg.app/Seymour/plants/8c6d6810/
I will add Erika here so she can note my concerned these VFTs are too droopy in my opinion as I think it is due to the way they are cultivated and the conditions used (maybe only 4 hours of light π‘ LOL π )
https://greg.app/Seymour/plants/8c6d6810/
@Seymour hey I know Pebbles from flintstones! π
And I was thinking the same about the droopiness, I was hoping maybe itβd perk up after some much needed long lightβ I keep all of my plants under the light for 12 hours. The sundew has been doing GREAT with it, it perked up and started producing dew almost immediately, so π€ for the VFT?
And I was thinking the same about the droopiness, I was hoping maybe itβd perk up after some much needed long lightβ I keep all of my plants under the light for 12 hours. The sundew has been doing GREAT with it, it perked up and started producing dew almost immediately, so π€ for the VFT?
@LaSiguanaba @JesssJungle
Do you agree the Greg Store VFTs seem a bit droopy to you? Have they gotten better from when they first arrived ?
Are they as good as VFTs from elsewhere? @Macstracks did you get a Greg store VFT too? Droopy?
Do you agree the Greg Store VFTs seem a bit droopy to you? Have they gotten better from when they first arrived ?
Are they as good as VFTs from elsewhere? @Macstracks did you get a Greg store VFT too? Droopy?
@itsjordan let me know, I think they may not be giving the VFT the best conditions, it would be interesting to check the mineral levels when delivered . I usually flush out the pots with distilled water until the water rinses out is less than 50ppm. It part of my ritual when I buy any new plant as I know many retail suppliers of CPs just use ordinary two water. Let me know if the VFT picks up.
Now to come up with a cool VFT name better than Count Trapula (brilliant name for a VFT)
Now to come up with a cool VFT name better than Count Trapula (brilliant name for a VFT)
Also @itsjordan ππππππ€π€ HELL YEAH on receiving a VFT!! They are Dope AF!!! Your gonna love it
@Macstracks Thatβs interestingβ the perkiest traps for mine are the new ones that are still forming, the stems themselves feel pretty firm and sturdy compared to the droopy, soft open trapsβ¦ so perhaps there is hope for when new traps decide to grow π€
@Macstracks @itsjordan
Sounds like the way they cultivate the VFTs are making them a bit leggy π¦΅
Jordan, you just reminded me I was going to do a post on VFT names, stay tuned I will add you as I donβt know if you are a #theamigos or not ?
Sounds like the way they cultivate the VFTs are making them a bit leggy π¦΅
Jordan, you just reminded me I was going to do a post on VFT names, stay tuned I will add you as I donβt know if you are a #theamigos or not ?
@itsjordan PS I didnβt come up with Count Trapula π§ but I do have permission to use it mahahahahah
@Macstracks @Seymour It sounds like they grow new traps fairly fast ? Iβm getting closer by the day to getting one.
@coffeeNcalathea Hi Bianca , did you know Roger Corman of LSOH fame died recently, I posted about it at #cpclubthursday .
I know, I know⦠Suddenly Seymour !
I know, I know⦠Suddenly Seymour !
@LaSiguanaba see above, may be relevant for your Greg VFT (name escapes me at the moment) especially Martinβs comment
@coffeeNcalathea have you seen the original with Jack Nicholson? See my posts at #cpclubthursday
Made on a shoestring
I know one Gregger @LaSiguanaba who saw a stage show and that is obviously where the more recent movie came from from . You might even find a Audrey II in a certain Oasis π
The Greg VFTs are a good start despite the droopy nature, no one needs that
Made on a shoestring
I know one Gregger @LaSiguanaba who saw a stage show and that is obviously where the more recent movie came from from . You might even find a Audrey II in a certain Oasis π
The Greg VFTs are a good start despite the droopy nature, no one needs that
@Seymour So my most recent Greg VFT (Medusa), is living outside at the moment, and is still looking a little droopy. Like others have mentioned, the new growth seems to be less droopy. Iβm giving the new VFTs time to acclimate and hopefully, perk up as they grow accustomed to thier new environment. βΊοΈ
@martin Hey, Martin! Not sure where to reach out to π
, but I noticed my VFTβs soil separating a bunch and upon inspection saw there was some kind of clothy wrapping around the rhizome, it was looking a little βfunkyβ and icky too. I gave it a dissection and removed the papery prison. The roots were growing through it and were tangled in it, which is obviously a concern for proper root growth and rhizome health. I figure itβs kind of like how some other plants get a mesh/pot cage from commercial plant sellers and it constricts the roots. I was wondering if that could be a contributor to the sad/droopy appearance of the plant π€
Anyway, the roots and rhizome do look fine otherwise!
Anyway, the roots and rhizome do look fine otherwise!
@LaSiguanaba @JesssJungle @Macstracks @Merranda
See Jordanβs comment above about the mesh netting around the roots of her VFT
See Jordanβs comment above about the mesh netting around the roots of her VFT
@Seymour man I didnβt even think about that. Mine had one too, but I just took all that off and repotted in Moss. I didnβt even think twice about it. I hate how they do that though. It does seem like it takes off time from the plants existence. And Iβm with you @LaSiguanaba if youβre gonna use it cool just let me know so that way I can take it off and not have to guess about it. Wonder how many people are leaving them potted not even knowing about it.
@LaSiguanaba @Seymour @itsjordan @Macstracks
Yepppp I'm gonna repot mine soon. It's beginning to brown and I don't have it in absolute full sun so I don't THINK it's sunburn? I'll have to post a pic later.
Yepppp I'm gonna repot mine soon. It's beginning to brown and I don't have it in absolute full sun so I don't THINK it's sunburn? I'll have to post a pic later.
@Macstracks @LaSiguanaba @JesssJungle
I'll probably do a new post to alert people to the issue. Good thing Jordan wanted a VFT for their birthday π!!!
I'll probably do a new post to alert people to the issue. Good thing Jordan wanted a VFT for their birthday π!!!
@Macstracks @JesssJungle @LaSiguanaba
Martin who talks to the growers (see above) is aware of the issue. It's that kind of feedback i am looking for from my US Greg Amigos π
Martin who talks to the growers (see above) is aware of the issue. It's that kind of feedback i am looking for from my US Greg Amigos π
@itsjordan @coffeeNcalathea @JesssJungle @LaSiguanaba @Macstracks @ILoveMyPlants @SiDaGu @Merranda @ClassicalColeus @WorldlyVixen
https://greg.app/post/36fsnz/greg-store-venus-fly-trap-issue-cpclubthursday-happyplants-plantsmakepeoplehappy-carnivorousplants
https://greg.app/post/36fsnz/greg-store-venus-fly-trap-issue-cpclubthursday-happyplants-plantsmakepeoplehappy-carnivorousplants
@ClassicalColeus A picture from just now. The older traps never perked up, but the new growth in the middle did. Two of the youngest traps died off, but otherwise seems fine overall still
