Pinguicula on lava rock

QuestionHello, I have a Pinguicula moranensis. I bought it when it was about the diameter of a quarter, I have been growing it on a small piece of red volcanic rock sitting in water since then. It has grown quick

Sped-up growth

Question - Since I live in a zone 9 climate, I was wondering if the summer heat will speed up growth in relatively slow-growing species, such as the Red-Tube Trumpet, Sarracenia purpurea, or sarracenia pssitacina, I

how can u tell the difference?

QuestionI have 50 sarracenia purpureas.... how can u tell the differerence between a sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea and a sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa? AnswerIn general, purpurea ssp. purpurea has shinier, sm

Harvesting VFT seeds

QuestionI have a typical Venus Flytrap that has been growing exclusively outdoors and is doing tremendously well. It has started to flower and I would like to try and harvest the seeds. What is the best

watering and temps for darlingtonia in bog

QuestionHi, I live in Walnut Cove NC. As you know Ive had plans to build a bog and grow darlingtonia. My bog is already finished and within a week or two I will order my first cobra from you guys. I think have all

Nutrients in peat moss

QuestionWhat is the maximum amount/percent of nutrients that peat moss can have (nitrogen, potash, and phosphate)? Thanks AnswerA better question is: Is it necessary to list nitrogen and other micronutrient

Bog Rock mulch

QuestionHi, I started a Carnivorous Plant bog garden in Zone 5, it is approximately 6?x 4?and 10?12?deep. I would like to retain as much water for as long as I can in this Bog to reduce watering.

Pitcher Problems

QuestionI have a Pale Pitcher that I repotted this year (its in its third year of growth). I left most of the old brown pitchers from winter. The new pitchers are spindly and drooping. Also, my Purple Pi

planting different species of VFT togeather

QuestionGood day Jeff & Jacob. I have recently purchased several different species of VFT from Sarracenia Northwest plus a few rescues from Wal Mart. I Intend to plant all of them in a 18X6 bowl type contain

which sarracenia to use for july wedding?

QuestionMy fiance and I are planning our wedding for July 25. We would like to have a sarracenia sp. for the centerpieces at the reception. My question is which species will be at their best at this time? We plan

Nepenthes x Judith Finn

QuestionNepenthes x Judith Fin QUESTION: I receved a Nepenthes x Judith Finn and it was doing fine at first see picture but suddenly the leves went flismy and there are small crinkel marks on it... I dont kno

Pinched pitchers

Question pinched pitcher Hi Jeff and Jacob Some of my pitchers are finally opening and they have a pinched appearance. Earlier in the season I noticed that I was getting some aphid damage and treated the pl

butterwort from death cube

QuestionI purchased a butterwort from a death cube..and i want it out. Last time i purchased a butterwort and took the top off the plant died over night..people on forums say make a hole on the cube and day by da

Alata getting brown leaf tips

Question ventrata Ive had a large DeRoose alata for almost a year. Actually, its like 5 plants in one pot I think. Its been growing leaves and getting taller, but wont produce any pitchers for me. The tips of the

opening of pitcher leaves

QuestionI just bought a Tropical pitcher plant and the leaves on the pitche wont open and i cant seem to find much care info on how much sun to give it and howmuch water to give it can i have some tips? AnswerHello

yellow lids on sarracenia orephila

QuestionQUESTION: i dont know why the lids of my sarracenia oreophila are a pale yellow? my oreophila grows in 8 hours of sun and i live in portland, oregon. it has been really surprisingly sunny.... is this the rea

Plants!

QuestionHi, Ive seen a few of your vids on you tube, unfortunately my computer wont let me send a meesage on that website! Dammit! Anyway, Im just wondering a few things. Can i treat all caniverous plants, no

Shrinking Venus Flytraps

QuestionI have been growing carnivorous plants for a number of years now and I still have a reoccurring issue with venus flytraps which happen to be my favorite. Essentially, I always buy the largest venus flytraps

Nepenthes under CFL light

QuestionIf a 42 watt CFL has been established as a prime choice for growing neps under, is it possible that I could increase the intensity of the light with about 150 watts and reduce the photoperiod from 16

Lighting for Venus Flytraps.

QuestionHello. I purchased two Venus Flytraps with approximately 35 heads and I was wondering what kind of lighting we need to be able to keep these in doors and during the day they will be outside. And, how can you