pauly
|
venus fly trapshe should flower any day now 
|
Wallace
|
Cool Pauly 
I've never seen one flower
|
pauly
|
couple more days 
|
Andy
|
we just got one, i saw it get a fly the other day
|
pauly
|
its amazing to watch them catch stuff isn't it
I jump a little every time its trap closes because I just think it is the creepiest thing in the world 
|
willsy
|
anyone know best time of year to plant these as got some seeds a while ago but dunno when they should be planted
|
pauly
|
I wouldn't know as I bought mine a while back from a shop and when you buy them from shops they tend to die because people put their finger in the trap to make it close which wastes energy so it dies but luckily mine survived
|
Wallace
|
| willsy wrote: | | anyone know best time of year to plant these as got some seeds a while ago but dunno when they should be planted |
It's spring over there isn't it??
If it is, throw em in now would be my guess. I think they are a more tropical plant, so don't need any cold weather to trigger them.
This is only guess, having never seen venus trap seeds, and not knowing if they need any special pre-treatment.
|
bessytractor
|
I tried to grow one from a seed.....nothing happened 
I have Cacti now, Jimbo, Kerney and Dolph
|
toxx
|
... a friend of mine had one, once. But he had to give it away since it'd started eating people. Postman disappeared. Then the guy who reads off the gas/ electric meter.
Was a jolly big plant!
|
Atticman
|
| toxx wrote: | ... a friend of mine had one, once. But he had to give it away since it'd started eating people. Postman disappeared. Then the guy who reads off the gas/ electric meter.
Was a jolly big plant! |
DOnt tell us this Tom, yet another excuse coming up from Royal Mail
|
toxx
|
... the bloke from gas/electric wasn't missed much. I wonder why?
pure irony here.
|
johnreid
|
Feed Me
|
bessytractor
|
that would strike up a hearty "lol" from me!
|
pauly
|
come on 
|
CCairns
|
| Quote: | Venus Fly Traps are quite easy to grow, as long as they are given the proper conditions.
They should be grown in very bright light, but not in direct, hot sun. A warm, humid environment, with a constant supply of moisture, such as you would find in a terrarium is ideal.
The potting mixture should consist of a mix of 70% peat or sphagnum moss and 30% perlite or coarse pumis.
These plants are sensitive to chemicals, so you should only use distilled water or rain water. If it is absolutely necessary to use tap water, allow it to set for 24-48 hours in an open container, to allow the chlorine and other chemicals to dissipate.
Fly Traps do not need fertilizer, the insects which they consume provide them with all the nutrients they need.
Venus Fly Traps have an active growing and feeding season, from May through October. During this period the soil should be kept constantly damp. Temperatures should be kept between 70 and 95 degrees F.
During the winter, they require a dormant period of about three months. At this time, much (if not all), of the foliage will die back. The entire planter may be moved to an area where the temperature will remain at 45-50 degrees F., or the bulb may be removed, sprayed with fungicide, wrapped in damp, live sphagnum moss, placed in a plastic bag, and moved to a cool area. |
|
pauly
|
what 
|
DLR
|
well untill it flowers have a look at mine
|
James
|
| pauly wrote: | | what |
Such charming manners
|
pauly
|
finally
|
