Hey everyone, my name is John, and I'm new around here. I was curious at to if someone with lots of sundews could help me out. I'm interested largely in growing nepenthes and sundews but I wanna start easy, so sundews is where I want to start. The problem is I, being a student who currently is unemployed, doesn't really have much money. So I was hoping that someone could give me a hand getting started. I'm looking for sundew seeds. More specifically a sundew "mix" of seeds and gemmae(sp?) with enough substrate to get me on my own to feet. I don't really have much to trade, but i'm more than willing to work something out. I DO have some cacti seeds, but that's about it... Also, I may be able to be convinced to trade off a cactus or two for what I'm asking. I'll even cover shipping and such if asked. Many thanks to anyone who reads/responds to this and/or helps me out.
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@john: well, you posted in the right thread....people periodically give away plants from time to time, actually more frequently now that spring is upon us. either apply for recent giveaways or wait till you find something interesting...
with regards to substrate, it'll probably be better if you found your own, which can be found in any lowes, home depot, or nursery--shipping costs really outweigh any advantage you might gain. you are looking for peat (just remember to avoid the miracle brand), and horticultural sand. the majority of sundews grow in a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio of sand: peat. for research so you dont end up killing your plants, either check TF for answers, or http://www.growsundews.com/.
best of luck!
-Jon
with regards to substrate, it'll probably be better if you found your own, which can be found in any lowes, home depot, or nursery--shipping costs really outweigh any advantage you might gain. you are looking for peat (just remember to avoid the miracle brand), and horticultural sand. the majority of sundews grow in a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio of sand: peat. for research so you dont end up killing your plants, either check TF for answers, or http://www.growsundews.com/.
best of luck!
-Jon
Alright, thank you. Would architectural/landscaping sand work okay?
I'm in the south east corner of Pennsylvania. So a moderate climate.
gill_za
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John,
Near what city are you located? I am in north east Philadelphia.
Take a look at this too http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127453
Maybe you can find someone nearby. If you have soil ready I can send you some plants and will cover shipping since you are a beginner.
Near what city are you located? I am in north east Philadelphia.
Take a look at this too http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127453
Maybe you can find someone nearby. If you have soil ready I can send you some plants and will cover shipping since you are a beginner.
actually not very far from you. I'm going to temple next year and It's around a 40 minute drive from where I live
Welcom to terraforums. I grew up in Bucks County (near Warminster) though living in NJ now. I also went to college in Philly, though that was a while ago!!
All sand should probably be visually inspected & then tested w/ vinegar before purchase and followed up w/ TDS tests at home. Depending on the area of the country, constituents may vary.