Newbie in Search of VFT

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tael
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Newbie in Search of VFT Jan 10, 2009 18:35:51 GMT -5

Post by tael on Jan 10, 2009 18:35:51 GMT -5

The "gray matter" I think you're referring to is dried sphagnum? If you don't have the media to repot it (sand (or perlite) and dried sphagnum) then I wouldn't repot it just yet.

You can trim off the dead traps, make the cut as close to the base of the plant I would say...

If your plants are skipping dormancy this year, then you you should keep your vft damp, but I don't think they like to be sitting in water...

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