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[zappafan]

Hi all. Has anyone noticed any growth on their vft leaves resembling protruding veins? I have seen a vft "Feather" which has these traits heavily and consistently. One of my flytraps has two small "veins" on two different leaves. I'm wondering if this is a disease or a genetic trait, or may have been caused by some growing stress previously. Any help so I can understand is very appreciated. I first thought my leaves had a type of scale but it would'nt scrape off with my finger nail.

 

[Wesley]

Can you post a Pic?

 

[zappafan]

No. I wish I could. BobZ has a pic of "Feather" at his site that comes close, but that plant has those traits full-blown.

 

[zappafan]

Thank you Wesley for responding. I need all the help I can get.

 

[Wesley]

Hmm, I think it is an ordinary think. Mine are like that, just not to that extent. I guess that it would vary from plant to plant.

 

[zappafan]

sorry poor spelling-error corrected below

 

[zappafan]

Wesley do your veins stick out like ridges from your plants?

 

[uglypho]

Here is the link from Bob's photo gallery.VFT feather

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

I tried looking at the plant at Bob's site but was unable to connect. With no photo I am unsure of the question. I have noted that early spring growth can produce many atypical features that later even out. Puckering or ridges in the petioles may also be a result of insect infestation, so look cosely at your plants with a good lens.

 

[zappafan]

Thanks all. And Tamlin, please keep trying to view the picture, I need your eyes.
P.S. Aidan S. on the UK site might think the clone "Feather" was chemically induced. We are unsure, however.

 

[pond boy]

That feathering on bobs plants is pretty cool!

 

[Wesley]

Hmm, no, mine doesn't do quite like that.  Mine sorta spreads out, and is not to that extent. But that is really cool. LOL

 

[jimscott]

Very different looking.

 

[uglypho]

I do know some other mutants that were chemically induced. "Trichterfalle" or the funnel trap VFT was introduced to some hormones to acquire the funnel traps......

 

[pasoftim]

If that is the way they are growing natualy Id say they look realy cool, But if that is some infestation or sickness I hope they are allright.. But COOLLLL

Jim

 

[pooplol]

it looks like you have some spider eggs in one of your traps.

Thats one crazy looking plant, try cutting the veins on one of the leaves, see what happens, use a exacto knife or razor blade. tell me what happens

 

[naja02]

My plants show veins, so I would say its normal. Mine are and have been doing fine, and I never thought anything about the veins.

The feathering is kinda wild--I've never seen that before. Now, THAT would have worried me!