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Post by michaelangelo on Jan 8, 2009 11:56:31 GMT -5
Hey Everyone!
I'm interested in growing VFTs... for the first time. I'm in the Markham/Scarborough area of the GTA (in Ontario).
Does anyone know a nearby grower or nursurey that could hook me up? I'm really interested in the giant B52 variety!
I looked into Keehn's Carnivours and they look great, but shipping would come out to an extra $20 lol.
Thanks for the Help!
PS: would a VFT fare well on a windowsill in the late, cold winter months?
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Post by hackerberry on Jan 8, 2009 12:04:14 GMT -5
Hello michaelangelo,
Welcome to OCPS. I think that it's not a good idea to acquire a vft right now as they are having their winter rest but some members of the forum can assist you if they have young plants that doesn't need their domancy yet.
Hope you have fun!
hb
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Post by michaelangelo on Jan 8, 2009 12:11:54 GMT -5
I think for now I'm going to pick up a few from Home Depot... employees said to check back in 2 weeks for more stock.
But what's the best thing I can do to care for my deprived Home Depot VFT? lol some kind of repotting I assume?
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Post by prmills on Jan 8, 2009 12:25:10 GMT -5
I would just give them lots of good light for now. In the spring or so when you see them picking up nicely, then re-pot them and they'll love you til your hearts content  Again, lots of light and good water. If you don't have a light setup yet, I'd build/get something first or your VFT might not like it too much. |
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Post by hackerberry on Jan 8, 2009 12:35:19 GMT -5
Yeah, what prmills said...Lots of light and water..I'm using melted snow right now, hehe. VFTs are true sun worshipers. ;D
hb
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Post by Rymah on Jan 8, 2009 12:55:14 GMT -5
if you can drive to Oak ville the Home Depot near Trafalger and Cross st have some healthly Typicals. i tried my 1st VFT on a window sill and it died pretty quickly. they need to stay humid stay warm and get a MASSVIVE amount of light, i like you am VERY new, and ive been told that i need to be patient or the plant will die.
id really suggest reading this forum on how to take care of a vft cause its not as easy as i thought it was gonna be lol
trhat being said i coudl supply you with a leaf clipping so you can grow your own right from babbies if you want, i work in oakville so PM me if your interested.
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Post by lloyd on Jan 8, 2009 13:01:48 GMT -5
I never found VFT's need high humidity or warmth. They should be dormant in the winter when it's dry. In the summer they just need moist to wet medium and sun.
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Post by hal on Jan 8, 2009 13:04:32 GMT -5
I was at Sheridan Nurseries on Sheppard between Bayview and Leslie on Boxing Day. They had a dozen or so VFT's.
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Post by Rymah on Jan 8, 2009 13:08:21 GMT -5
I never found VFT's need high humidity or warmth. They should be dormant in the winter when it's dry. In the summer they just need moist to wet medium and sun. im just going by what ive read, 60-80% humid and 21-28C ( way warmer that any of my windows) if he buys form Home depot his plants wouldnt be rdy to sleep woudl they?? |
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Post by hackerberry on Jan 8, 2009 14:13:46 GMT -5
I believe that lloyd is explaining that they should be dormant by this time but some vfts that are being sold this time of year are from tc and can skip dormancy. They can be introduced to summer growing conditions and should sleep next winter.
hb
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Post by mabudon on Jan 8, 2009 16:24:31 GMT -5
Yes, slower temperate CPs like VFTs and Sarracenia can grow for a couple of years straight from seed before "requiring" dormancy. Most people let Sarrs grow out for 2 years before putting them outside, as our harsher winters are tougher for seedlings to prepare for in the first year
Lloyd is absolutely correct, they don't need much humidity really, especially when they are dormant
The temp range you (rymah) quoted is nowhere near too important, they are nowhere NEAR that fussy. Give them what you have and it'll work out fine
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Post by sherkas on Jan 8, 2009 19:11:40 GMT -5
I think my vft had a peak humidity of 65%... ive grown then easily in almost 30% humity. Just like they all say... they arn't picky at all they need need a week or two to adjust (atleast mine do) and then they will be happy.
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Post by lloyd on Jan 8, 2009 21:09:08 GMT -5
I was amazed to see how good my VFT's looked outside until the big freeze in November. They didn't mind the cold at all.
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Post by flytrapcare.com on Jan 9, 2009 22:42:52 GMT -5
I've had the same experience as sherkas. I live in Boulder, CO and the humidity during the summer usually drops to around 20% (even less some days) and I grow all of my plants outdoors in the summer. Dionaea adapt well to low humidity. After a week or so of being put outside, they'll just take off.
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Post by michaelangelo on Jan 10, 2009 17:26:05 GMT -5
Alright time for an update! Thanks for all the help so far guys. I bought 3 from Home Depot, in terribly small pots. tael posted a picture of what they look like from Home Depot nowadays. Mine are A LOT greener. Here's the image: i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/flippy_cat/venus.jpg(this is NOT picture of mine, mine are greener, but still have that gray plant matter in the pot) So here are my questions... 1) What's that gray plant matter in the pot? it doesn't look alive, what should I do with it? For me, the dead stuff has a small spiky green shoot or two within it's jumble. 2) Should I trim off any dead/dying traps... and where would I make the cut 3) How much water? soaked... damp... inbetween? Thanks so much all you experts! |
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