Venous Flytraps

QuestionYes, Ive had a trap growing good for over two years and doing well, but it does not turn red on the inside of the trap. We live in Mississippi and I use distilled water and have them setting on window sill i

Nepenthes Mikei Growth Rate

QuestionHello, I got a Nepenthes Mikei from you guys a week ago and it looks fabulous. I have the plant placed under two 40-watt cool white fluorescent bulbs,the soil is moist to the touch, and it is a mix of

Can you grow a cape Sundew in a 2in pot?

QuestionAllexperts, I have a question, about whether or not you can grow a Cape Sundew in a 2inch pot. I am planing on doing in from seed. On account I dont have Super Thrive. If you know of

400 Watt Electronic Ballast Hydroponic Grow Light Lamp

QuestionHi Guys, Seems I never have enough light to grow these beautiful plants so I am wondering if a 400 Watt Electronic Ballast Hydroponic Grow Light Lamp With Metal Halide MH & HPS Bulb would be sufficient. Most

Strange sprout in Drosera?

Question Strange Sprout Hello Well Ive had this Drosera from you guys for almost 3 months, and this is the first time Ive seen such a thing on this plant. Im not sure what it is the s

Repotting Nepenthes Sanguinea

QuestionHello, Im planning to repot a Nepenthes Sanguinea I got from you guys a couple months ago and it looks good. Ive seen people repot sundews by removing the soil off the roots gently, dipped it in purifi

Is a 4inch terra cotta pot okay for a venus flytrap

Questionallexperts, I have this venus flytrap that you have to get it out of its dormancy. I am wondering if this is to large of a pot for this plant. Also why I havent seen any new growth. Do I have to

Is venus flytrap flower going to kill the plant

Question venus flytrap flower s allexperts, I have a question concerning whether or not to cut this plants flower stalk. The reason why I am asking is that the weather in my area is a bit out of the norm. &nb

darlingtonia transition

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I live in Walnut Cove in North Carolina and my climate zone is 7. As you know I plan to purchase a darlingtonia this June. My question is should I be concerned about shock since I intend

Dried New Zealand Sphagnum Moss For Carnivorous Plants

QuestionHello, I got a packaging of Dried New Zealand Sphagnum Moss and it says, A premium quality, all natural and sterile growing medium and lining material with high zinc content, that helps promote healthy plant

Dewy Pine Light

QuestionHello, I asked a question the other day about my Dewy Pine in the Arizona sun and I thank you again for your help. My other wonderment is about artificial light. Will the shop light cool tu

Too much Sun?

QuestionGood afternoon - Let me start by saying I appreciate what you guys do. I have purchased many plants from you and they are always excellent specimens. On to my question... is it possible for Sarraceni

Venus Flytraps- color

QuestionI have some new flytraps and have them in a terrarium. they are in the office and receive lighting from morning sun, then office fluorescent light. The traps are starting to turn yellow and not looking as he

Self Watering pots

QuestionHey guys. I know that I have seen some questions that mention self watering pots (pots with a reservoir at the bottom that you fill with water) and was wondering if they would be suitable for the types of pl

My Cephalotus.

QuestionI was hoping you could help me with a question concerning one of my Cephalotus plants. The plant in question I have had for several years and has been growing well but this growing season some of its non car

Tiny Sarracenia Flava

Question s flava Dear Sarracenia Northwest I am having trouble growing my sarracenia flava this season. When I first ordered the plant the pitchers where large about 2 feet tall. Last season I had the same poor grow

Nepenthes disease

QuestionWTF!! QUESTION: Can you tell me what this is on my plant and how to treat it? The plant is a ventricosa, about a year old, I keep it next to our south facing window on metal shelves and I live in the

Nepenthes stems

QuestionMost all of the stems on my Nepenthes are brown and desicated starting at the base of the plant the stem and leaves begin to looking brown and dry. This death works its way along a green healthy looking stem

Mosquito larvae

QuestionI keep my collection of Sarracenia & Drosera in large water trays in my greenhouse. The trays soon get mosquito larvae in them. It is a nuisance to have to take all the plants out of the trays (I have a larg

Drosera Capensis ends turning black

Question Drosera Caspensis Hi cobra guys! I have had my Drosera Capensis now for 6 months and is has started to send out a flower. Last month i have noticed that the end of some leafs are turning black and its gett