Question/Update
Posted about the weak state of my Venus Flytraps about 5 days ago and I’ve noticed something new with one of my Venus Flytraps. In the center are there new traps starting to sprout? First photo is the most recent and shows what I’m seeing, second shows what pot and tray they’re in. Someone let me know if they think new traps may be forming, because I’m considering getting different soil and rocks for these plants. #VenusFlyTrap #CarnivorousPlants #OutdoorGrowing #PlantLove
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Best Answer
@ivysflytraps26 you're good! No need to apologize 😉 Thanks for tagging me in your reply!
That's great you're using carnivorous plant soil 👍 I had to ask because if you used regular potting soil, the added fertilizer would kill your plant. A standard plastic nursery pot is ideal because they're thin and have tons of drainage holes at the bottom. This makes up for the fact they're made of plastic, which is non-porous and restricts airflow to the soil. Even better are the clear plastic pots, which let you keep a close eye on the roots.
A small plant like this should be in a 3" or 4" pot. In that huge pot it's in now, the roots are surrounded by too much medium. The more soil/medium in a pot, the more moisture it holds and the longer it takes to dry out. Those tiny roots absorb what they need, then end up sitting in a bunch of damp excess soil. This is especially dangerous with bottom watering (the recommended method for watering VFT's). Once you pick out the new pot, make sure you have the right size saucer or dish to place it in. Try to find one that's about an inch wider than the pot and that comes up on the sides at least an inch.
That's great you're using carnivorous plant soil 👍 I had to ask because if you used regular potting soil, the added fertilizer would kill your plant. A standard plastic nursery pot is ideal because they're thin and have tons of drainage holes at the bottom. This makes up for the fact they're made of plastic, which is non-porous and restricts airflow to the soil. Even better are the clear plastic pots, which let you keep a close eye on the roots.
A small plant like this should be in a 3" or 4" pot. In that huge pot it's in now, the roots are surrounded by too much medium. The more soil/medium in a pot, the more moisture it holds and the longer it takes to dry out. Those tiny roots absorb what they need, then end up sitting in a bunch of damp excess soil. This is especially dangerous with bottom watering (the recommended method for watering VFT's). Once you pick out the new pot, make sure you have the right size saucer or dish to place it in. Try to find one that's about an inch wider than the pot and that comes up on the sides at least an inch.
@PotentPeyote84 thank you for the response. I’m quite new to caring for these kinds of plants so it’s definitely comforting to get confirmation for what I’m seeing.
@stephonicle sorry for the late response, have been very busy. This is the soil I’ve been using: https://a.co/d/05R04IVL and what type and size of pots do you recommend I use?
@stephonicle thank you for the advice, I’ve updated my setup since then and am noticing a slight improvement in my plants! 😄
