Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015

curlingguy Full Out Carnivore! Posts: 876	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Jul 25, 2015 14:18:22 GMT -5 bince and Curtis like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by curlingguy on Jul 25, 2015 14:18:22 GMT -5 Here is my 1 and 1/2 inch trap

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Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Jul 25, 2015 17:09:25 GMT -5

Post by amanitovirosa on Jul 25, 2015 17:09:25 GMT -5

...it's a tie now between boosted7 and curlingguy, both at an inch and a half. Next entry should be at least 1 9/16''. I think it would also be good if there was some more info given about the plant being entered. What cultivar it is if it is one, some history about how long you've had it or how you came about owning it, you know. Good luck to all!

Last Edit: Jul 25, 2015 17:13:28 GMT -5 by amanitovirosa

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Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Aug 4, 2015 19:41:03 GMT -5

Post by H2O on Aug 4, 2015 19:41:03 GMT -5

When I was out taking picture of plants for sale a couple flytraps caught my eye. My B52 is covered in 1 1/2 inch traps but there was only one or two marginally bigger, but then I saw this guy.

If we count the teeth is 43mm across (1 11/16th inches) without teeth its 40 (1 9/16th) I was actually really surprised not to see large traps on other plants, they have loads of large traps but none that push that 1 3/4 mark. I think that if its a single rosette the traps get bigger then if its a large clump.

Also it's a pain in the ass to try to take a good picture of how large a trap is without distorting the measurement, next time I'm getting my wife to help!

Big Vigorous With Teeth

Without Teeth

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Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Aug 4, 2015 20:15:47 GMT -5 WillyCKH likes this

Post by amanitovirosa on Aug 4, 2015 20:15:47 GMT -5

...Excellent plant! Next entry should be at least an 1 5/8". I'm actually surprised that we are not seeing much larger traps, summer is almost over...

! I have not even started any work on the prizes yet, am constantly washing sand, mixing media and repotting plants. Still have 5 months.

haza45 Seed Posts: 20	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Aug 9, 2015 0:44:03 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by haza45 on Aug 9, 2015 0:44:03 GMT -5 Nice looking traps guys!!!?
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paulkoop Full Out Carnivore! abbotsford bc have grown orchids for years just got into nepenthes Posts: 1,375	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Aug 9, 2015 1:06:07 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulkoop on Aug 9, 2015 1:06:07 GMT -5 What ever happened to using toonies for size reference ? Lol

H2O Administrator Sarracenia Freak Posts: 8,693	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Aug 9, 2015 9:49:16 GMT -5 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by H2O on Aug 9, 2015 9:49:16 GMT -5 True! I guess my entry is 4300 SFVT. I feel like I should go buy I decent caliper just for this.
	Victoria, B.C.

ontariotraps Carnivore Posts: 319	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Sept 3, 2015 17:09:29 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ontariotraps on Sept 3, 2015 17:09:29 GMT -5 Dose 4 cm qualify I don't have a clue for measuring
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ontariotraps Carnivore Posts: 319	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Sept 3, 2015 19:10:02 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ontariotraps on Sept 3, 2015 19:10:02 GMT -5 Dollars store protractor set has see through measuring rulers, guys
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Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Sept 21, 2015 18:37:48 GMT -5 Curtis likes this

Post by amanitovirosa on Sept 21, 2015 18:37:48 GMT -5

...here is my entry. It is VERY close to that 1 5/8" mark. One of my seedlings, will be a year old in December. Will keep a close eye on this one next year.

...some hail damage is still visible. It's got nice colour in the traps too. A very nice plant, I like this one. Cheers!

Last Edit: Sept 21, 2015 18:41:59 GMT -5 by amanitovirosa

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Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Oct 1, 2015 23:59:22 GMT -5 lovecarnivorousplant likes this

Post by H2O on Oct 1, 2015 23:59:22 GMT -5

Got out the ruler again on my weekend. Couple large traps, I think this was the largest one.

1 3/4 or bigger if you count the tips of the teeth

Whole Plant

and just for fun a B52 with a ton of 1 1/2 traps and my favourite clone from seed

I call this one Carls Clone, it looks normal most of the year but produces these beautifully colour traps in the fall.

and for Maiden, one of his giant clones with some nice colour

Victoria, B.C.

kdawg Plant Posts: 109	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Oct 2, 2015 12:34:17 GMT -5 Maiden, roraima, and 1 more like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kdawg on Oct 2, 2015 12:34:17 GMT -5 Nice plants Justin! But I have proof that you can grow larger traps...
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Maiden Full Out Carnivore! Heliaminator mOO ? Posts: 1,950	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Oct 2, 2015 13:53:46 GMT -5 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Maiden on Oct 2, 2015 13:53:46 GMT -5 LOL We have a winner
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lloyd Global Moderator Global Domination! Microbogs have migrated to the garage. Posts: 4,294,967,295	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Oct 2, 2015 14:08:19 GMT -5 bince likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lloyd on Oct 2, 2015 14:08:19 GMT -5 I just noticed that one of my vft's actually managed to trap and eat a normal sized wasp.
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amanitovirosa Full Out Carnivore! Posts: 1,381	Biggest Dionaea Trap of 2015 Nov 7, 2015 23:32:12 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amanitovirosa on Nov 7, 2015 23:32:12 GMT -5 ...the year is coming to an end. Unless someone has some late season Flytrap bombs to enter, I will close this contest Nov 30 and hopefully get out some prizes to participants before Christmas.

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