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Post by pbwaj on Nov 7, 2015 14:45:48 GMT -5
So I have got 2 breeds of Drosera germinating right now. Spatulata and Tokaiensis. Soil is a mix of peat, sphagnum and some perlite. Light bulb is a Philips 42W CFL 2600 lumen, 6500K daylight bulb, and is 1 foot up. Could the light be closer? And did I screw up with the soil mix?
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Post by WillyCKH on Nov 7, 2015 15:09:20 GMT -5
No, it looks good. Personally I use pure peat, and I'd just use that plastic container with no drain holes; but your setup should work
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 7, 2015 15:33:45 GMT -5
oh good, glad to hear.
No drain holes?
I put holes, 2 in each corner. I hope thats not going to be a problem?
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Post by WillyCKH on Nov 7, 2015 15:39:04 GMT -5
plastic bag method is good, I've read that many have success with it. It's easier to control the water level and allow you to change out the water (if needed). btw your VFT looks great!
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 7, 2015 15:59:16 GMT -5
Yup, that's what I've read too, and choose to use because I kept seeing it everywhere. And thank you. I fed it betta bites the day I got it(a week ago today), re-potted 2 days later, and fed the other rhizome the next day.
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 17, 2015 8:50:09 GMT -5
2 weeks down, and I see the tiniest of growth with both. SO HAPPY, and very excited.
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 24, 2015 7:50:41 GMT -5
3rd week in, and it appears as though some carnivorous leaves have formed. I can see tiny tentacles with dew drops on them. To small for my camera right now, but not small enough to get a little food. 7 leaves fed.
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Post by mackthompson on Nov 24, 2015 8:33:20 GMT -5
Let's see some pictures!
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 24, 2015 8:50:02 GMT -5
first pic is max basic zoom, second pic is half optical zoom, 3rd is full optical zoom. camera is a 2009 kodak easyshare 7MP
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Post by pbwaj on Nov 24, 2015 9:04:19 GMT -5
I need to remember that the LCD display on the camera does the pics no justice.
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Post by WillyCKH on Nov 24, 2015 13:48:43 GMT -5
I'm glad to see them growing well for you
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