New Venus flytrap; repot now or let it acclimate first?
Hey everyone! I got a Venus flytrap from Home Depot about 1 week ago (it came in the little plastic box) and could use some advice!
So far l've:
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟBeen using distilled water only and keeping it in a shallow tray (about ยผ-ยฝ inch) for bottom watering
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟStarted giving it morning sun (a few direct hours) and then moving it to a bright window the rest of the day while I ease it into stronger light
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟLeft it in the original nursery pot for now
I did research and order carnivorous plant soil (peat-based mix with perlite + sphagnum moss debris), so l'm planning to repot soon. My question is mainly about timing: I feel like the plant is a little stressed/sad (some black traps, a bit floppy), so l don't want to overwhelm it. But, I also don't want to leave it in the store soil too long if that's not the best idea.
For those of you who've bought flytraps from places like Home Depot:
How long did you wait before repotting?
Did you let it acclimate first or switch it over right away?
Honestly any tips for making the transition smoother would be super helpful lol. Thank you!! #VenusFlyTrap #NewPlantMom #CarnivorousClub #CarnivorousPlants
So far l've:
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟBeen using distilled water only and keeping it in a shallow tray (about ยผ-ยฝ inch) for bottom watering
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟStarted giving it morning sun (a few direct hours) and then moving it to a bright window the rest of the day while I ease it into stronger light
- ๏ปฟ๏ปฟLeft it in the original nursery pot for now
I did research and order carnivorous plant soil (peat-based mix with perlite + sphagnum moss debris), so l'm planning to repot soon. My question is mainly about timing: I feel like the plant is a little stressed/sad (some black traps, a bit floppy), so l don't want to overwhelm it. But, I also don't want to leave it in the store soil too long if that's not the best idea.
For those of you who've bought flytraps from places like Home Depot:
How long did you wait before repotting?
Did you let it acclimate first or switch it over right away?
Honestly any tips for making the transition smoother would be super helpful lol. Thank you!! #VenusFlyTrap #NewPlantMom #CarnivorousClub #CarnivorousPlants
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Congratulations to you and your Venus flytrap! Itโs adorable. Letโs address your questions: First and foremost, avoid repotting your plant. Plants experience stress even when moved from one room to another. (Itโs quite peculiar, isnโt it?) Second, always use rainwater or distilled water, as youโve likely read, as it can be harmful to your plants. Third, I discovered this tip only after I started caring for plants. Avoid transplanting and then trimming your plant. If you notice any dead or damaged parts, trim them to the base and let the plant heal before transplanting, to reduce shock. Currently, I recommend trimming the plant and allowing it to acclimate in bright indirect light. Generally, I give my plants about a month to at least a couple of weeks at a minimum, unless Iโm planting in the ground. Carnivorous plant soil is an excellent choice. Be cautious with the amount of sphagnum moss; while itโs highly absorbent, it can be too much for your plant. You can also add a small amount of Australian tree fern and volcanic substrate to your existing soil mix, which will benefit your plant. If you need any further assistance, please donโt hesitate to ask. Iโve personally removed all my carnivorous plants due to space constraints, but I have some seeds that are currently taking off. Weโll see how they turn out, but your Venus flytrap is indeed adorable. Please let me know if thereโs anything else I can help you with.
Hi Rebecca, my daughter also bought a Venus fly trap from Home Depot. She bought it maybe around early to mid-March. Itโs still in same pot. It didnโt look great when she bought it and I didnโt have much hope it would survive. However, it has really bounced back nicely. She actually sent me a picture of it last night and it looks great. . . . Has new growth and looks healthy. I hope this helps ๐
@DeluxePeony45 Thank you so much!! I took your suggestion and left her alone for now and she is thriving! I made sure she had bottom water but stop moving her around everyday. She looks so much less stressed!
@JesssJungle Thank you so much! This was really encouraging. Iโm definitely feeling more confident and in a better headspace to repot soon!
Hi!! Ive bought several "rescue" flytraps as I like to call them, from Home Depot. Typically I repot them right away (like, literally when I get home lol). Also, ive found that the VFTs from the big box stores tend to have a cloth surrounding the roots, which makes it hard for the roots to, well, grow. So far ive found that cloth thing around the roots of all of the VFTs ive gotten from Home Depot & Walmart. Everything said here is good, so im not gonna repeat anything haha :)