lance leaf sundew

Question two carnivorous plants Hi i have heard that you can cut lance leaf sundews down to the ground if they where sold in death cubes from Lowes so i have a picture of it and so should i cut it down all the way a

venus flytrap dormancy

QuestionHi can you tell me how to put my Venus flytrap in dormancy because i want to know before it is to late it is september so can you tell me everything i need to know about venus flytrap dormancy. Answer

how to grow venus fly trap seed

QuestionHi how do i grow venus flytrap from seed. AnswerHello Ian, Growing Venus Flytraps from seed is quite simple. You fill a pot with 1:1 ratio of unfertilized sphagnum peat moss and perlite, keep it moist at a

growing sundews from seed

QuestionQUESTION: Hi like my subject you tell me how to grow sundews from seeds? ANSWER: Hello Ian, There are many different species of Sundews. You would have to know which of the hundred and more of the genera y

Nepenthes hamata

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I recently purchased a nepenthes hamata from exoticplantsplus.com it came looking healthy but lately the leave have been getting smaller and smaller and it hasnt produced any pitchers either.

media for Sarracenias and VFT

QuestionIs it okay if I use 100% peat moss for the plants media? AnswerIt is usually preferable to mix perlite or silica sand (or other inert ingredients) with the sphagnum peat moss, to help aerate the growing med

what kind of plant is this?

Question picture two Hi can you tell me what kind of plant this is it grows in full sun i live in north Ga. AnswerHello Ean, At first glance, the plant is a Sarracenia purpurea that needs a bit more light. It may

are these venus flytraps healthy?

Question picture two Are these Venus flytrap healthy if not why not? AnswerThe Venus Flytraps look healthy in the photo. But their long-term health depends upon the type of care they receive. Venus Flytraps are mu

Kangen water

QuestionCan you use kangen water for carnivorous plants? AnswerHi David, No! I looked at the information on this water and it has a very high pH, exactly what you dont want for carnivorous plants. This

N. stenophylla

QuestionHello I bought a N. stenophylla about 2 months ago. When i got it the roots were tiny like no hairs what so ever. I live in Queens New York the last two months were hot sunny and humid 95 day 80 at night. Th

Dyosera Spathulata

QuestionWhy is my sundew not producing dew? I purchased 4 Dyosera Spathulata plants full of dewy leaves and have been using distilled water keeping the plastic pots the plants were in water and not letting the

venus fly-trap seeds

QuestionI purchased several venus fly-traps this past spring from 2 different sources, and none of them produced any flowers/seeds. Do they need to be a certain age to start flowering? I am in the San Antonio, Texas

Insecticides

QuestionI just started growing these amazing plants earlier this year. I have approximately 400-450 plants and seedlings. I am having a hard time finding a specific systemic insecticide. Do you hav

Pitcher Plant and Insects

Question100MEDIA_IMAG0050.jpg QUESTION: My pitcher plant has been attracting a lot of bees as of late. However, they dont seem to be interested in the pitchers themselves as they are in the mossy grass growin

greenhouse

Question Greenhouse care This summer I bought an 8x6 harborfreight greenhouse and I am trying to grow some highland neps. in it this winter.I have had them in the greenhouse this summer and theyre doing great.I am u

PPM Damage

QuestionHi! When I first got my Sarracenia Minor it was in perfect condition, but after about two or three months of giving them hard water I found out that all carnivorous plants cant handle hard water. I immedia

is this enough sunlight?

Questioni have my cape sundews growing in an east window that gets about 3-31/2 hours of direct sunlight everyday is that enough and i also have a west window that gets about 2-3 hours of direct sunlight. I also hav

is this enough sunlight

QuestionHi is 2-3 hours of direct sunlight enough or to much sunlight for a lance leaf sundew? Answer Drosera adelae If by lance leaf sundew you mean a Drosera adelae, I will have to state at the beginning that Im

pump/water circulation feature for darlingtonia

QuestionI am in zone 7 in Walnut Cove, NC. My question to you regards darlingtonia. I know that darlingtonia must have its roots kept moist, especailly during the summer. I dont have a means to install drip tubes. I

Gymnaphora Nepenthes

Question Do you have a care sheet for nepenthes gymnaphora (highland)? I cant find ANY info on how to care for this plant. I have one and its slowly dying. Please help! Even the Savage Garden doesnt carry it! Answe