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While this is understandably very upsetting, the plant will be alright and the best thing to do will be to accept that your plant will come through just fine, calm down a bit, and make a plan on what to do next. The suggestions to put it in a windowsill are not helpful long-term - even on a very bright windowsill, the glass filters a more significant amount of light than most people realize. If you absolutely cannot keep them outside, which it sounds like is the case, then get yourself a suitable grow light for them. That way, you can keep them safe and happy. These are what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YX8ZF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JS4Y25RSYJ6ZSCG8QK5D One of my plants, for reference: http://imgur.com/gallery/Omr0MhI
Don't use tap water! Rain water or distilled only.
For convenience, you might want a pot like the one I have. This one is similar:
It's convenient and works well. I also spritz mine with distilled water a couple of times a day. She's thriving nicely, so I think she likes it! As the other poster said, be sure to acclimate your plant to the sun slowly.
not sure what type it is but heres the link! https://www.amazon.co.uk/CARNIVOROUS-PLANT-VENUS-FLY-TRAP/dp/B000OP7QZ8/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B000OP7QZ8&psc=1
thanks for the tips, i want to take the best care that i can of my new friend :) im so excited, only 3 days left before it comes home :)
The germination rate will be much lower. It never drops down to 55°F / 13°C during the summer in eastern North Carolina. Because of the high humidity, the temperature normally bottoms-out at 70°F / 21°C just before dawn.
You might want to put a heat mat under the pots / tray.
I live in the UK you can click on my profile and see how well mine do under these lights
I've purchased 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Design-Finish-Indoor-Garden/dp/B07G1W5NGF?ref_=ast_sto_dp and they work great for my flytraps. I bought 2 because a friend saw my flytraps last year and wanted to try so I "loaned" her my setup when I put mine in dormancy. I decided to just replace the light myself instead of making her do it (they're pretty inexpensive).
A full-spectrum LED light is a great idea. If you just need a bulb, then I like the SANSI models. If you have just one flytrap, then a 10W or 15W bulb would be sufficient (assuming that you have a lamp for it). They also have gooseneck lamps with 1-4 bulbs.
I recommend a full-spectrum LED grow light. If you only have the one plant, then this will work (single-bulb model), and it's only $20. You'll have to lower it fairly close to the plant (think "sun-like intensity").
Here they are:
BangQiao deep pots
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MN1DGMW
They're incredibly sturdy and have great drainage. I wouldn't use smaller than 4.4 inches in diameter. If you're going to put these pots in direct sun, then I recommend shading them or painting the outside white, as the gray and black colors absorb a lot of heat and warm up the soil too much.
The soil is mixed with perlite, sphagnum, and sand. I was worried about the soil being dry due to the large pot but i checked and it seems like its moist at the bottom so it should be fine. Here is the link where i got my soil from: ( Perfect Plants Carnivorous Plant... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089H2R9GZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share )
Know they take patience, but once you figure em out they are remarkably easy to care for. Just give em tons of sunshine, distilled water, the correct planting medium, and watch them get big and fat from eating buggies. lol
Here's where I ordered mine -- came in fast and was cheap, and I got 3 in a bunch. Loved his steps for caring for them, and he even has a video to watch. Worked like a charm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GFWQOG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So, just be patient and read up on them and have a good way to get them lots of light.
These pots are decent: reasonably deep, good drainage, saucer. I would get them in white; this will reflect more of the sun's heat and help keep the roots cooler.
When I started out I bought a cheap LED grow light from Amazon for under $20. I also used a Christmas light timer so I didn't have to worry about turning it on and off. Something like this,
Avoid the purple ones they do nothing if lights power on via usb they’re pointless as well
These are the lights I use all my VFT are on a south facing window and these lights gone on after I’ve had fantastic results on my main plant it’s given me 3 more babies this season already
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D477CZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_75FZ34K8CJR35HE350CD Here's a link to the cleanest long fibered sphagnum moss that I've found. It's also the brand that predatory plants ships with their plants. You can get smaller packs of it, this was just the easiest one to find. I've bought multiple different kinds from a couple different stores before I discovered that they're all really dirty looking except this brand.
If you have them inside use these
I’ve had fantastic results with them but my plants are also in a south facing window
FYI - The Venus flytrap is native to the area around Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. Summers there are hot (85-95°F / 29-35°C) and humid; winters are cool (35-55°F / 2-13°C).
If you only have the one flytrap, then a SANSI LED grow light bulb would be enough to supplement your sunshine.
I think so. I don’t like growing them in sphagnum moss but a lot here do. Makes the roots harder to detangle when replanting a lot here have said from what I’ve seen.
Mine get more traps and growth watering 1/4th to 1/2 cup water every 3-4 days than leaving in a tray of water. I have a Home Depot one and a B-52 from Joel’s carnivorous plants.
- Perfect Plants Carnivorous Plant Soil | 4 Qts. Organic Premium Mix | Use with Venus Fly Traps, Pitcher Plants, or Other Carnivorous Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089H2R9GZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QWT0QN0HE26F2SNMD921?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
>During summer it gets 12-25ºc on average, is that ok?
Not a problem. The Venus flytrap is native to the area around Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. Summers there are hot (85-95°F / 29-35°C) and humid; winters are cool (35-55°F / 2-13°C).
For supplies, you'll need low-mineral water (50 PPM or less). In most places, the tap water has a lot more minerals than this; you'll need a TDS meter to know for sure (they're pretty cheap, in the $10-20 range). If you don't want to buy distilled water, then look for a ZeroWater pitcher. That filter removes the minerals from the water, and it comes with a TDS meter so you can check it before and after.
Venus flytraps also like direct sun, at least 5 hours a day, preferably 8-10. If you just have the one plant, then you can get away with something like a SANSI 15W full-spectrum grow light bulb.
I mix a little long fiber sphagnum moss with my peat moss perlite soil. But I don’t really like it
Can’t find it. But I got this one moss. It’s green package on Amazon it is great.
Zoo Med Laboratories SZMCF3NZ New... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035Q4CVE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Home Depot one that was literally so awful had mold and stuff growing in it branches twigs. Was soaking wet inside it. Have heard from other people in here or carnivorous plants sub Reddit it’s bad too.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mosser-Lee-432-cu-in-Sphagnum-Moss-110/202745057
Organic Earth Carnivorous Plant Food Soil Mix, Peat Moss and Perlite for Plants – Terrarium Soil, Pitcher Plant Soil, Venus Fly Trap Soil, Sphagnum Moss (1 qt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FM2CBHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NM7EYVFZQM3ZPC732F08?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Pricey but I’ve really liked this mix. I tried a few on Amazon. It’s sort of pricey for the volume you get but it’s near 50/50 mix.
15 dollars for one dinky little bottle of diluted fertilizer?!
Here's a much cheaper idea: buy some freeze-dried bloodworms for $4. These are the aquatic larvae of a midge (you're still feeding insects to your plant). Sprinkle some into a small bowl, add a few drops of water, and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to rehydrate. Then take a toothpick, gather the worms to form a "meatball", and stick it in a trap. After it closes, gently squeeze the sides of the trap multiple times for 15-20 seconds to jostle the trigger hairs. This convinces the plant that it "has a live one" and causes the trap to go into digestion mode. You only need to feed one trap per plant every 3-4 weeks.
If you want to go the live-food route: stop by a pet store once a month and buy a couple small crickets (usually sold for reptile and amphibian food). Or if possible, take your plant outside and set an empty cat-food can next to it. That should bring in the flies within 10-20 minutes.
The other half of the battle is buying some on Amazon…
That “grow light” is comically insufficient, it produces about 1/200th of the luminous flux a VFT would be happy with.
Check out something like thisinstead
https://www.amazon.com/SANSI-Daylight-Spectrum-Sunlight-Greenhouse/dp/B07BRKG7X1 This is the SANSI 36W my friend here is talking about. It is a bulb so it has to be attached to a separate apparatus.
https://www.amazon.com/Yescom-Ultrathin-Hydroponics-Indoor-Growing/dp/B015YX8ZF4 This is a hanging panel that is pretty affordable for the output and coverage it is able to provide. :-)
Yes that was immediately after watering but the pot does have drain holes. I bought this grow light on Amazon. Is it not strong enough? Grow Light for Indoor Plants，20W Plant Light 5 Dimmable Levels 3/6/12H 3 Timing Modes Height Adjustable Small Grow Light with Full Spectrum for Planting Enthusiasts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNS4N4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_TN96H8DJBVMNP3RQSGR1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The general rule is to give vfts at least 4" of soil depth and ideally 12". The larger the soil mass, the easier the plants are to maintain. More soil mass = more stable soil conditions. The best planter is the earth itself.
Many people like to grow them in 20oz styrofoam cups. They're about 6" high, readily available, and narrow which saves on space. In addition, the thinking is that the styrofoam helps insulate the soil mass although with that small of a soil mass I don't think it provides much benefit.
Others like to grow them in tall, white plastic pots such as Active Aqua 12"x12" Tall Pot. This provides good soil depth and the white color helps prevent soil temps from rising but those are a little pricey for my tastes.
In general, as long as you provide enough light, consistent moisture, and the right soil then flytraps will grow in many containers just fine. A 5 gallon bucket with drainage holes would work very well. A regular 16" plastic pot from the nursery would also work.
I wouldn't focus on the pot too much though. First, make sure you've got the right light, soil, and water. Once you've got those, you'll have lots of flexibility with growing vfts.
Good luck!
>Bonus points if you tell me your favorite vessel to keep your Venus trap in
I use these pots for my individual plants: a decent amount of "elbow room" and "leg room", and a light color that doesn't absorb as much heat in the sun.
Hey, I appreciate the advice. u/Deio35
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I think the downfall of it all was.
- lack of ventilation.
- Too much water.
Reason I say this is, I had the seran wrap over it, the soil was moist, no ventilation, no fan nothing. and I also did the bottom water, but I don't think the ventilation or the evaporation of the water in the soil was sufficient, leaving them over-watered or water logged.
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I'm going to be ditching the saran wrap going forward, include the fan, and continue with the lighting.
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By chance, do you have any knowledge if these lightbulbs
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1L4PH8?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2\_dt\_b\_product\_details
I’m actually not quite sure, but there’s some information here in the item description on Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Newest-Dimmable-Spectrum-Hydroponic/dp/B07YWYH439 My collection has grown quite a lot since this post and the colors have grown further in these two cultivars, so I now use a 1200W from the same product line. The 600W I now have in a set up for growing propagations and seed/seedlings :-)
Yes it have draining holes below. I believe 8 inches is the height, I'm not sure, I put the link below. I got it for a few days now, previous days, I put it next to my window in my room. I just took it outside today. Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0799G3Y73?ref=ppx\_yo2\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1
Update!:
I found this for my venusflytrap which i think is good!
I am ordering this and at the same time I called a plant nursery that can give me peat moss!
Can you please let me know is this product fine?
You have trouble finding peat moss in Canada? That where the best peat moss in North America comes from.
About the peat in your link: "Ph Optimized And Balanced With Limestone". I wouldn't use it with my carnivorous plants.
Many other brands are usable; the ones that I listed are fairly easy to find online in the U.S. Lambert and Premier are good, as long as they haven't been "tinkered" with (no fertilizer, limestone, etc). Many of these come in the BIG bags, though. I also spotted a 9-liter bag of Schultz-brand perlite for $13.35.
Hi
I went to so many stores and it’s so difficult to find them
Can this be applicable?
I missed the Canada part, my apologies. I live in the northeast US; it's getting cold here too. I will post the long link at the bottom. For some reason the link inserter breaks the link. I just get a regular contractors housing. It's about 5.00 at a hardware store. And I use this light. It'll last forever. And it gives them really good light. You don't need a light like this. You need about 2500 bare minimum lumens and 5000 Kelvin warmth. As long as it matches that, it'll work. I'm not sure if Canada has Walmart, I rant should know these things lol. But you can get a 5.00 usd bulb that matches that at Walmart. But I prefer the one below.
(Updated) SANSI 40W LED Light Bulb, 300-350W Equiv, 5000K Daylight, 5500lm Bright Bulb, Non-Dimmable, CRI 80, E26 to E39 adapter, BR30 Floodlight for Warehouse Church Barn Supermarket Logistic Center https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL84SNK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_27BNZ3EXY91SPDFPFHAT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Also I found a potting soil mix that I needed help in figuring out if I should use them
The ingredients it says are -humus -sphagnum peat moss -sand - perlite
Should I use this
Or this one?
Really appreciate the feedback :)
Also should I repot? Or should I wait for dormancy?
This is what I use. I have three over a 4ish foot long counter. I just stick them in a cheap contractor light housing. Tyner work great for my plants.
Your plants will be better off with the grow light version:
SANSI Grow Light Bulb with COC Technology, PPF 65.6 umol/s LED Full Spectrum, 36W Grow Lamp (400 Watt Equivalent) with Optical Lens for High PPFD, Energy Saving Plant Lights for Seeding and Growing
I've got you fam. I know you're not in the US, but look for light around these specifications. Maybe your Amazon has the same thing. Definitely looks like a light issue. Get it sorted now, and he should spring back. With the light, I want to draw your attention specifically to the 5000k daylight 5500lm. That's what I use and they work great for my lights. You could even drop with withheld around 3k lumens, but in the future, you will want something better. Not too far, not too close from the plant. I use a cheap construction lighthousing for the bulb. I also posted a second link for lighting and how the different lights work. https://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/SoilsWaterLight/LEDplantlighting (Updated) SANSI 40W LED Light Bulb, 300-350W Equiv, 5000K Daylight, 5500lm Bright Bulb, Non-Dimmable, CRI 80, E26 to E39 adapter, BR30 Floodlight for Warehouse Church Barn Supermarket Logistic Center https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL84SNK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_JGBEEGPGARAMQKPRBRFQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Lol, my plants grow under super lights. I'll post below. 6am to 9pm. I don't think there is a thing such as too much light. But I'm open to learning otherwise. My neps have been under it and are growing well. (Updated) SANSI 40W LED Light Bulb, 300-350W Equiv, 5000K Daylight, 5500lm Bright Bulb, Non-Dimmable, CRI 80, E26 to E39 adapter, BR30 Floodlight for Warehouse Church Barn Supermarket Logistic Center https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL84SNK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_JBN9Y7DBWMKWH9E68GRG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
My friend u/The-Daley-Lama and I both grow our flytraps using this light (I use it at 75% power and at a height of 16 in), and have seen amazing success with both color and vigor in our plants. We also connect it to a smart plug to sync it with the local sunrise/sunset, so that even though you are using artificial light, there are still the photoperiod cues for the plant to go into dormancy. In terms of temperature, 32-50 degrees F is the approximate range for winter dormancy. If it’s outside that range, I would recommend looking at techniques such as fridge dormancy.
https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Newest-Dimmable-Spectrum-Hydroponic/dp/B07YWYH439/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=viparspectra+600w&qid=1628900034&sr=8-4 This light right here has my flytraps growing vigorously and with amazing color. Others have had similar results using this light (cue u/The-Daley-Lama who recommended it and has great pictures). I use it at 75% brightness and hanging at about 16-18 inches above my plants.
https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Newest-Dimmable-Spectrum-Hydroponic/dp/B07YWYH439/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=viparspectra+600w&qid=1628900034&sr=8-4 Flytraps can grow very effectively under grow lights if done correctly. I use this one and my plants LOVE it, and grow vigorously and produce nice colors. I know others who use this light and have the results to prove it (Cue u/The-Daley-Lama). I hang it about 16-18 inches above my plants and use it at 75% brightness and it works like magic. It is on sale for 50 dollars. Best of luck!
https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Newest-Dimmable-Spectrum-Hydroponic/dp/B07YWYH439/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=viparspectra+600w&qid=1628900034&sr=8-4 I’ve seen multiple people use this with great success, and it is also the one I currently use. It is also on sale for 50 dollars right now! I keep it at 75% brightness at about a foot and a half above my plants. I was put on this wave by u/The-Daley-Lama :-)
Taking mine out of the pot it came in and into a larger pot (4-5 inch diameter) with carnivorous soil helped it grow so much -- I got these self watering ones that I either fill with distilled water or allow them to collect rain water
Also, these are the pots I use to give you an idea for when you decide to repot. Flower Pot, ZOUTOG 5.3 Inch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086V11T1Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I was told because they have longer root systems, they prefer height to width when it comes to pots. Some may advise you to wait to completely repot until it re-enters dormancy and begins coming out of it again, but I don’t think it would hurt if you decided to do it earlier. Again, no expert! Just speaking from my own experiences 😅
Hello. I got these as a gift and I've had them for about a week. They're my first venus fly traps and my first carnivorous plants. I've been watching and reading a lot of care guides but I'm still uncertain. I really don't want to kill them so any advice I can get would be appreciated.
As I was unprepared for these plants, I basically used what was shipped to me. They are in 100% sphagnum moss and I've been giving them distilled water and acclimating them to full sun.
My concern is that I didn't pot them well. I'm not sure how much of the rhizome is supposed to be covered. Will they be sensitive if i cover too much or too little? I was trying to keep all the traps above soil but some are so small/short. Not sure if in an attempt to do this, I accidentally didn't bury the rhizome enough. My other concern is that they might be too crowded. These pots were what was shipped to me but I'm not sure if they're too small. Will it be a problem if one trap closes on another trap? I'm planning of putting each in their own individual tray for water since they're like invading each others spaces. But is it OK if each pot is crowded?
If I did something wrong and I need to repot, will doing so stress out the plant? Is there a recommended time or condition to repot?
And lastly, would this soil be ok to use?
Thanks in advance!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S18BDKH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I purchased this one to extend the growing season because I live in New York now instead of North Carolina and the winters are long in NY. So far I've had great success with the brightest setting, my traps are getting nice and red from it. I would recommend this for year round growth.
I'm not a fan of the "blurple" grow lights. I prefer to give my plants a light spectrum that's closer to real sunlight. If you really want to give it a try, take a look at this grow light. It gives you the option of doing warm white, blurple, or both.
i'm not confident in my ability to mix the "soil" myself, is buying online ok?
as long as it's moss and perlite, right?
You should look into a full-spectrum LED grow light. If you have just the one plant, then you can get by with something like this for 20 bucks (plus the cost of a lamp, if you don't already have something suitable).
Details:
> Buffered and rinsed Coco coir mixed with a little perlite
> Balled/more less clamshelled the rhizomes in live sphagnum
> Left is Gigante and right is somewhat of a mystery
>pots
Here's an example of a good pot for flytraps:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086V11T1Z/
- 5.3 inches in diameter: plenty of room to expand.
- 6 inches tall: lots of "leg room".
- Good drainage.
- Comes with a saucer.
- White color reflects the sun, helps keep the roots cooler in the summer.
Was this the soil that you used?
Organic Earth - Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix [1 qt] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FM2CBHM
If so, it's fine for Venus flytraps. The terracotta pot that you used is okay (as long as it isn't a reused pot) but not recommended. Too much water can evaporate out of the soil through the pores in the clay. You would be better off using a plastic or glazed ceramic pot, and a saucer.
I had a very similar experience when I was in college. I would recommend a plastic pot, and keeping the plant in a safe place, things tend to break in dorm rooms. Here's a link to light that is very similar to the one I used to use. I would also recommend getting a timer so you don't have to worry about turning the light on and off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0849XD7K9/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_xzYREb13986QZ I use just a generic Amazon desk lamp The temperature stays above 70°F and I run a cycle where I water the plants every three days. The inside of my house is very dry,