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  1. yuusui

    Upper Midwest Carnivorous Plant Society Social Gathering

    The UMCPS will be holding our bimonthly social gathering this Sunday at the Indeed Brewing Tap Room. This is a great chance to get together and talk plants. No official business. Even though this is technically an "Adult" venue, they do offer non alcoholic beverages. All are welcome. More...
  2. Doomsday

    New York City Carnivorous Plant Growers

    Hey guys, Just wondering if we have any other NYC carnivorous plant growers on here.
  3. kayaker78

    Cold hardy cactus for trade

    I gave away my carnivorous collection 4 years ago when I moved to Utah and now it is time to start rebuilding. I don't have a lot to trade but I do have a bunch of cuttings from cold hardy cactus from Central Utah. They are Optunia sp., not sure exactly which as they are likely hybrids. I...
  4. PhilipS

    Care for Carnivorous Plants in the Desert

    Seeking advice for Carnivorous plants, outside on the porch. Its time to repot the baby Sundews. Can they go outside? 4-6 hours of East sunshine. Plants will stay under a roof. Outside humidity is 10% and highs are triple digits. I have vinyl window boxes 8" deep with 2" reservoir to hold...
  5. J

    Hi from Far Nor Cal

    Hi i thought I'd introduce myself, I'm JellyMama and i got into carnivorous plants a little over a year ago when my husband bought me a drosera spatulata. I'm currently growing a Darlingtonia, which ive had since last March, 4 Sarracenia's, 2 of which i only got last Friday, and a Drosera...
  6. T

    Saving a Dying Sundew

    So, I'm new to growing carnivorous plants(This is my first time/year). And I have four sundews. One of which suffering pretty badly. And I'm not sure what to do. As far as I know, it has pretty good soil and I keep it moist and misted. However, even with this, I can slowly see it start to...
  7. Shadowtski

    Beginner's Pictorial Guide to Drosera Leaf, Root, and Scape Cutting Chapter #1

    Most Drosera can be easily and quickly propagated by leaf cutting, root cuttings, and flower scape cuttings. (A flower scape is just another words for the developing unfurling flower stalk as it emerges from your plant.) This will give you a mature plant faster than raising one from seed...
  8. rakovsky

    Are some thorny plants para-carnivorous towards large animals?

    The clip points out that the thorns point inwards England, Meet Your New Giant Sheep-Eating Plant Carnivorous Plants In England Known To Eat Animals | Popular Science RHS 'sheep-eating' plant about to bloom in Surrey - BBC News Puya chilensis A photo of a bigger plant...
  9. SgtSarracenia

    June 18, 2016 SDCPS Sale and Show

    The San Diego Carnivorous Plant Society invite you all to come join us at the beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego on June 18. We have just recently finished our overhaul of the CP bog in the Botanical Building and invite you to visit it while you are out here. There will be both local and...
  10. Shadowtski

    Akai Ryu 20th anniversary coming soon

    Akai Ryu was introduced to the world in June of 1996. It was published in the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. I think that was the first registered cultivar for Dionaea. I fell in love with it instantly and bought one as soon as it was commercially available. It didn't survive long for me but it...
  11. theplantman

    Carnivorous Plants Workshop, May 14th, Athens GA

    Hi folks, It's that time again! For those of you in Georgia or willing to make it to the Athens area, I will be teaching the 3rd annual growing carnivorous plants workshop at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia! The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 9AM to 1PM. It counts for...
  12. The Plant

    The Plant: Artwork & Imagery

    - From the Great Jungles to the Vast Plains to the Ethereal Mountains - Hi, this is sorta my introduction to these forums. My name is Benyamin, I'm from The Netherlands. I used to have a pretty nice collection of the crazy monsters amongst the peaceful leafs. :) About ten years ago my...
  13. F

    Lfs smells like soil

    Hi all, I have a N. x hookeriana growing in a pot of carnivorous mix bought from California Carnivores about six months ago. The mix was made up of lfs, perlite, and I think a small amount of lava rock and bark. Lately I've noticed the pot smells somewhat of like a fresh potting mix - that sort...
  14. gill_za

    Documentary about Carnivorous Plants

    While I am reassembling the RO unit I decided to check my "watch later" playlist for background noise and found this gem: Enjoy
  15. T

    Hello! New enthusiast from N. California!

    I currently reside in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Zone 9. Only until recently have I been intrigued by the beauty of carnivorous plants. Now, I have a chance to grow my own! Hoping to become a vigorous part of the community. I'm also interested in Peppers. Peppers being...
  16. Dalton

    Dalton's Grow List

    Carnivorous Plants: -Venus Flytrap (unknown cultivar) - 2/1/14 - Death Cube -Sarracenia (unknown cultivar) - 2/1/14 - Death Cube -Nepenthes 'Lady Luck' - 8/15/2015 - Online Retailer -Venus Flytrap (unknown cultivar) - 3/2/2016 - Death Cube -Nepenthes Ventrata - 4/4/2016 - Alexkrein82...
  17. gill_za

    New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware

    Hello! I am curious if there are members here that belong to an active New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware carnivorous plant groups that perhaps meet periodically or semi-periodically IRL. I am from Philadelphia and was hoping to find a local CP group. P.S. South Eastern PA carnivorous...
  18. Dalton

    Questions about Maxsea fertilizer

    Hey, everyone. I have questions about the Maxsea fertilizer. I had heard about it on this site. I know I hadn't see it at my local stores, so I went to my trusty amazon.com account and found a 1.5lb container of the 16-16-16 for $19.98 and free shipping. I don't know if that's a deal, but it...
  19. Not a Number

    *PAID* Sarracenia 'Hummer's Okee Classic' (DJ57 $20)

    Sarracenia 'Hummer's Okee Classic' - one of John Hummer's hybrids S. alabamensis × S. minor 'Okee Giant' I divided this plant last year and the divisions are just beginning to grow this season. Small/medium divison International Carnivorous Plant Society Winner pays shipping USPS Priority...
  20. L

    *PAID* Dinner and a Drink! (carolatcj $20)

    Ok folks... I have the offer of a lifetime.. You are bidding on a Dinner / Drink with a rather interesting fellow! We are going to start the auction with him a mystery.. but with each bid you may ask a question to determine his identity. Most of you will know him! For the drink, it will be at...
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