I just ordered a VFT from here and I've been looking around for information but every single site tells me something different! Please somebody help! Who can I believe? If you can't catch me here my E-Mail is james4422002@yahho.com. All help is greatly appreciated!
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Somebody Please Help Me!
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James,
This is the right place to come, the owners of this site specialize in growing flytraps!
Your going to get varrying instructions based on where people live, and their experience.
So why don't you tell us where you live, where you plan to grow your flytraps, and what resources you have at your disposal.
i.e. do you have artificial lights? Distilled water? What is the temperature in your house?
So on and so forth... or do you plan on growing them outdoors?
All these things are very important!
This is the right place to come, the owners of this site specialize in growing flytraps!
Your going to get varrying instructions based on where people live, and their experience.
So why don't you tell us where you live, where you plan to grow your flytraps, and what resources you have at your disposal.
i.e. do you have artificial lights? Distilled water? What is the temperature in your house?
So on and so forth... or do you plan on growing them outdoors?
All these things are very important!
I have grown VFT on a West windowsill without any difficulty (South would be fine also). They get full sun from about noon till sunset as VFT need alot of light and warm temperatures during the day to do well. Distilled water is great. Just put the plant in a tray and keep a little water at the bottom.
Tony
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BigCarnivourKid
It's been one of dem days
James,
At the top of this forum page are several links. Click the "Plant Care" link, then on the next page click the "Venus Flytrap Care Sheet" link. This will give you some good basic care information. The plant will also come with a care sheet.
A window sill works fine. Especially a north facing window that gets lots of sunshine. May want to shade it if the temps get too much above 80°F. Keep your plant in a tray with about ½" to ¾" of dist. water. Also, if you keep the plastic cover on the plant, do not place the plant in direct sunlight. You'll cook it quick.
At the top of this forum page are several links. Click the "Plant Care" link, then on the next page click the "Venus Flytrap Care Sheet" link. This will give you some good basic care information. The plant will also come with a care sheet.
A window sill works fine. Especially a north facing window that gets lots of sunshine. May want to shade it if the temps get too much above 80°F. Keep your plant in a tray with about ½" to ¾" of dist. water. Also, if you keep the plastic cover on the plant, do not place the plant in direct sunlight. You'll cook it quick.
Hey James,
Not to be a punk, but what part of California do you live in? It's been pretty warm everywhere. I've lived in Humboldt County (north), Bay Area (middle), and Burbank (southern). It you live in the far north I recommend south or west, if in the Bay it depends who's house you're next to
and in the the south part of the state I'd stay away from southern windows unless you like crispy plants. I'm in Burbank right now, I like northern and eastern windows.
Not to be a punk, but what part of California do you live in? It's been pretty warm everywhere. I've lived in Humboldt County (north), Bay Area (middle), and Burbank (southern). It you live in the far north I recommend south or west, if in the Bay it depends who's house you're next to
PlantAKiss
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Hi again James
Just wanted to say the VFT does not need to be covered...they don't need real high humidity and they like air circulation so uncovered is best. Just plop it on a windowsill with lots of bright light and keep the soil wet (distilled or rain water) and in a tray/saucer of water.
That should be fine.
Suzanne
Just wanted to say the VFT does not need to be covered...they don't need real high humidity and they like air circulation so uncovered is best. Just plop it on a windowsill with lots of bright light and keep the soil wet (distilled or rain water) and in a tray/saucer of water.
That should be fine.
Suzanne
Direct sun isn't bad as long as it isn't scorching. Some morning or late sun isn't bad, but you have to acclimate it so it is used to it. Meaning give it half an hour of direct sun one day, add another 15min the next, and so on. I just find it easier to give it full indirect sun (north) and it gets a peek of sunset light so it's not to0 hot. If there's a sudden heat wave, give it a break and move it a foot back from the window. Think of it this way: if you stuck your arm in the window would ya burn quickly? If I'm not going outside to hang out, I don't think my VFT would like it, either.
Let's see, I was in Mountain View the other summer with my VFT, I had it in the southern facing window but it was shaded with half closed mini-blind slats. Didn't get any direct sun any other way. Really depends on your home/windowsill.
You should have not problems with humidity in your area, anytime of the year. The water advice is probably the most important. Oh, and keep in mind dormancy come november/december.
Let's see, I was in Mountain View the other summer with my VFT, I had it in the southern facing window but it was shaded with half closed mini-blind slats. Didn't get any direct sun any other way. Really depends on your home/windowsill.
You should have not problems with humidity in your area, anytime of the year. The water advice is probably the most important. Oh, and keep in mind dormancy come november/december.
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I wouldn't put it in a hanging anything
IT should be fine on the table, by the window.
Most plants here are now making about 6-12 traps per plant.
Where ever you get one from, there will be shock and you will lose some leaves, so don't panic....just be patient with the plant and provide it with the best conditons and you will be cool, and your plant will love you!!
IT should be fine on the table, by the window.
Most plants here are now making about 6-12 traps per plant.
Where ever you get one from, there will be shock and you will lose some leaves, so don't panic....just be patient with the plant and provide it with the best conditons and you will be cool, and your plant will love you!!
PlantAKiss
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BigCarnivourKid
It's been one of dem days
Hi James,
About 2 weeks ago I recieved 8 VFTs from PFT (4 green dragons & 4 red dragons) and they came through in very good condition. I didn't lose any traps to shipping shock. They are very healthy plants. I didn't even phase them when I put them directly in the sun outside without hardening them off any. Not something I would recommend doing, but yours should do fine as an indoor plant.
Congratulations on your new VFT
!
About 2 weeks ago I recieved 8 VFTs from PFT (4 green dragons & 4 red dragons) and they came through in very good condition. I didn't lose any traps to shipping shock. They are very healthy plants. I didn't even phase them when I put them directly in the sun outside without hardening them off any. Not something I would recommend doing, but yours should do fine as an indoor plant.
Congratulations on your new VFT
