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Post by bradmon on Aug 7, 2017 20:41:13 GMT -5
my fly traps are not dying, but they're not growing either. I've got them by the window getting sunlight for half the day and under a UV light. My older plants were doing great under theses conditions but these plants are not. I have no clue what to do. Help. Thanks in advance.
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Post by hackerberry on Aug 7, 2017 20:54:33 GMT -5
Try feeding them with crickets or something live. I am doing this now with my VFTs from the states and I've seen some improvements already.
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Post by Samskwatch on Aug 7, 2017 21:25:38 GMT -5
What kind of soil do you use?
How long has it been potted? Maybe it needs more space.
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Post by bradmon on Aug 7, 2017 21:34:24 GMT -5
I use peat 100%. I was using a peat/perlite mix but I switched to 100% peat. my old plants seem to be doing well in 100% peat, but I have 3 new plants under the same conditions that seem to be stuck in time. Traps don't respond so feeding them is out of the question. no new traps but plant doesn't seem to be dying either...
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Post by bradmon on Aug 7, 2017 21:35:07 GMT -5
the 3 new plants have been potted for about 3 months now...
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Post by Samskwatch on Aug 7, 2017 21:35:39 GMT -5
Your old plants are VFTs, right?
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Post by Samskwatch on Aug 7, 2017 21:50:15 GMT -5
Are they shorter but wider leaves. Cause this could be dormant leaves. Dormant leaves are unreactive.
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Post by bradmon on Aug 7, 2017 22:30:04 GMT -5
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Post by lloyd on Aug 7, 2017 22:51:40 GMT -5
The medium is too compact. I would replace it with a peat perlite mix. The leaves look like they need sun. Put them outside and get them slowly used to full sun over a couple of weeks.
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Post by bradmon on Aug 8, 2017 7:45:20 GMT -5
I'm gonna try repotting them. I just wanna add that I'm from Toronto and it's been unseasonably cold here. it's Aug 08 and it's 18 degrees outside. it's also been very gloomy and overcast for a good long while...
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Post by lloyd on Aug 8, 2017 9:31:42 GMT -5
Vft's love cool, rainy fall days. They do need sun and protection from frost.
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Post by Samskwatch on Aug 8, 2017 10:28:06 GMT -5
Thanks Lloyd, I'm learning too!!  |
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Post by flytrapking on Aug 8, 2017 10:28:39 GMT -5
I agree it is too compact. They like a nice fluffy soil I find. I usually use a 50/50 peat perlite and sometimes a little bit of sand. But the perlite is important because they have delicate roots and it makes it easier for them to get through aswell as make a few airpockets. Hope this helps
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Post by Samskwatch on Aug 8, 2017 10:33:59 GMT -5
I like to go pure LFS. They seem to thrive in it.
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