Pygmy Sundew Gemmae: Harvest, Sow, and Mother Plant Care

Growers pygmy sundew produced gemmae. Asked: when/how to harvest, sowing method, conditions. Also, after removing chunks from spoonleaf/Fraser Island sundew clumps: fill holes or break whole clump? Gemmae Harvest: Poke

Temperate Sundew for Fridge Dormancy in Terrarium: Drosera intermedia Best Bet

Portland, OR apartment grower with terrarium (VFT, pitcher plant, fridge dormancy) wants a temperate sundew on same schedule. No cool garage—only terrarium light or fridge. Recommendation Drosera intermedia—tolerates co

Green Venus Flytrap and Cape Sundew: Light, Water, Soil Diagnostic Needed

Growers VFT and D. capensis lost red color despite direct sun most of day. Expert requests full details for diagnosis. Needed Info Hours of direct sun, window direction. Water type, watering method. Soil mix, recent re

Utricularia longifolia Collapse: Roots Alive, Likely Cold + Low Light

Growers U. longifolia lost all leaves, surface roots rotted, but deep white roots remain. Repotted to LFS/perlite, sulfur spray. Conditions: east window (low winter light), 60–70°F, distilled water. Diagnosis Low light

Nepenthes eymae: Hanging Pot vs. Staked, and Pruning Basics

Grower asked: when N. eymae reaches 6 pot, hanging or regular? Also, is pruning just cutting vine to control length? Pot Style Personal preference. Hanging showcases vines; staked/trellised in regular pot works equally

Dogs Uproot Dormant Bog Plants: Resilience and Recovery

SoCal growers dogs scattered dormant Darlingtonia, Dionaea Red Dragon, Sarracenia (leucophylla, minor, purpurea venosa, Judith Hindle, psittacina). Replanted in fresh media, roots intact, chewed leaves trimmed. Watered w

Cephalotus in African Violet Pot: Soil, Repotting, and Mineral Clogging

Grower uses African violet pot (wick watering) for Cephalotus. Asked: does 1:1:1 peat/pumice/sand wick well? When to repot? How to unclog pot pores from minerals? Answers Wicking: Mix works fine. Pots drier nature suit

Venus Flytraps & Scarlet Belle: Safer Fungicide Choice, Winter Acclimation, Dormancy

NC grower with new flytraps (some from Lowes in terrariums, some bare-root from Sarracenia Northwest) asked: which Safer fungicide? Repot Lowes plants now or acclimate? Keep all fungus-free for spring. Fungicide Safer B

Nepenthes Lidless Pitchers: Post-Transplant Quirk and Mineral Buildup

Growers multi-year Nepenthes (split into 3) now produces lidless, deformed pitchers after repotting. Photo shows heavy mineral crust on pot bottom. Causes Post-transplant/first pitchers: Common after pitchering hiatus

RO Unit Plumbing and Feeding Venus Flytraps Slugs/Worms

NC grower installing Coralife II Pure Flo RO (1/4 lines, 3/4 garden hose input) under crawlspace to outdoor spigot. Asked about adapters and feeding flytraps slugs/snails/earthworms. RO Plumbing Typical unit. Visit a lo

Nepenthes Seedlings vs. Basals: Identification and Management

Growers Nepenthes seed tray (20 gal, peat/perlite + live sphagnum, heat mat) shows one tiny transparent dandelion seedling (2 weeks, no size change). Also, N. lowii (small, 3–4 span) produced a basal/side shoot—when to s

Spoonleaf Sundew Clumps: Don't Divide, Use Seed or Leaf Cuttings

Growers 4×15 pot of Drosera spatulata formed tight, entangled clumps with few plantlets. Snips flowers for vigor. Asked about dividing vs. leaving, and tissue culture/leaf cutting methods. Division Dont divide. D. spatu

Sulfur Fungicide for Seeds: Application Rates and Methods

Grower has Bonide 90% sulfur powder (1 tsp/gal for fruit trees). Asked rate for Drosera intermedia seeds, powder vs. spray, handling fine dust. Methods Dusting: Pinch powder between fingers, sprinkle over seeds. Coatin

New Nepenthes Pitcher Dry? Add Water. Dormant vs. Dead Temperate Plants.

Two quick questions: (1) New Nepenthes pitcher empty—will it refill? (2) How to distinguish dormancy from death in temperate plants outdoors. Answers Yes. Shipping dumps fluid. Add a little distilled/rain water to help

Red Dragon Venus Flytraps in 1000W HPS/MH Grow Room: Annuals Only

Grower with 1000W HPS/MH, 55–85°F, 18/6 light cycle asked if Red Dragon flytraps thrive there. Aphids on veggies treated with soap spray. Verdict Good for ~1–1.5 years, then decline and die. Flytraps are temperate peren

Winter Sarracenia Leaf Management: Trim, Don't Worry About Energy Return

Growers hybrids (Judith Hindle) and S. purpurea kept green leaves through winter. Asked: cut dead tips, bend to die, or leave for rhizome energy return? Also: past rhizome smell (bleach dunk), perlite lung risk, vermicul

Spider Mites and Fungus Gnats on Nepenthes: Ortho Spray Safe, But Ventilate

NYC growers Nepenthes (sanguinea, truncata, miranda, ventricosa) infested via neighboring croton/fittonia. Truncata/miranda in Nepenthes mix (drier) unaffected; ventricosa/sanguinea in peat/perlite (wetter) hit. Asked if

Large Sarracenia for South Carolina Bog: Species and Hybrid Recommendations

SC grower (3 yr success with flytraps, pitchers, sundew) wants larger bog plants from Sarracenia Northwest. Top Size Candidates Species: S. flava, oreophila, leucophylla (typical or Titan), alata, rubra ssp. gulfensis.

Mushrooms in Sarracenia Pot: Harmless vs. Dangerous Fungi

Grower found mushrooms in Judith Hindle pot. Asked if severe and how to treat. Mushrooms = Usually Benign Fruiting bodies of saprophytic fungi breaking down organic matter. Not parasitic on live tissue. Treatment Spra

Fertilizing Nepenthes: Orchid, Seaweed, Coffee, and What to Avoid

Grower overwhelmed by conflicting web advice on Nepenthes fertilizer. Expert synthesis: Proven Methods Orchid fertilizer (foliar or weak soil drench): 1 tsp/gal, monthly (winter), 2×/month (growing season). Seaweed fer