Carnivorous Plants

clee58 · 16-06-2009, 05:52 PM

We are growing 2 different carnivorous plants, a pitcher plant and venus fly trap. Any sugggestions:confused1:

b-baby · 16-06-2009, 07:35 PM

make sure you give the venus fly trap plenty of water... I used to have a couple when I lived in an attic bedroom which was plagued by flies - they work great, but are quickly gone if you forget to water them!

clee58 · 16-06-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the interesting facts! Good info!

ekmallette · 17-06-2009, 01:37 PM

These little guys are fascinating! My kids used to love catching flies and such to feed to them! But, I'm horrid with houseplants and they never lived long inside.

Greenstamp · 17-06-2009, 03:16 PM

I do seem to remember when I had mine that when it gets cold their leaves may drop off and they need to rest, it's something to do with the climate they're native to. This means they need to be put somewhere cold and it won't matter if it's dark.:thumbup:

Green Beginnings · 17-06-2009, 04:15 PM

I always assumed that venus fly traps came from hot places!!
I have had many in the past but they all conked it so I can't be of much help I'm afraid.
I am currently trying to grow one from seed and it has to be kept damp and moist so wish me luck. and good luck to you to.

Mike · 17-06-2009, 04:18 PM

Thats cool! you will have to get some piccies on here of it Green Beginnings!

b-baby · 17-06-2009, 04:22 PM

If I remember my Planet Earth properly, I think venus fly traps are native to swampy land in California - so they do like it warmish, as well as damp as mentioned previously!

clee58 · 18-06-2009, 12:29 AM

Ours don;t seem to eat the bugs we have fed them. Does anyone know how to get them to "eat"?

Green Beginnings · 19-06-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Thats cool! you will have to get some piccies on here of it Green Beginnings!

If I'm successful I will. It says that they take 6-8 weeks to shoot and mine have only been in for about 4 so i'm still keeping my fingers crossed.

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clee58 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Carnivorous Plants We are growing 2 different carnivorous plants, a pitcher plant and venus fly trap. Any sugggestions:confused1:

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b-baby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	make sure you give the venus fly trap plenty of water... I used to have a couple when I lived in an attic bedroom which was plagued by flies - they work great, but are quickly gone if you forget to water them! __________________ Bamboo baby: organic baby clothing made from bamboo

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clee58 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks Thanks for the interesting facts! Good info!

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Greenstamp Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newquay Posts: 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	They need to hibernate I do seem to remember when I had mine that when it gets cold their leaves may drop off and they need to rest, it's something to do with the climate they're native to. This means they need to be put somewhere cold and it won't matter if it's dark.:thumbup:

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Green Beginnings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oh I do love to be beside the seaside, oh I do love to be beside the sea........ Posts: 286 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I always assumed that venus fly traps came from hot places!! I have had many in the past but they all conked it so I can't be of much help I'm afraid. I am currently trying to grow one from seed and it has to be kept damp and moist so wish me luck. and good luck to you to. __________________ Organic, natural and eco-friendly products for baby, family and home. For all your organic needs including aluminium free deodorants, organic shampoo & conditioner :thumbup: Primary School Garden Blog

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ekmallette Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	These little guys are fascinating! My kids used to love catching flies and such to feed to them! But, I'm horrid with houseplants and they never lived long inside.

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Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 774 Thanks: 73 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Thats cool! you will have to get some piccies on here of it Green Beginnings! __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

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b-baby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	If I remember my Planet Earth properly, I think venus fly traps are native to swampy land in California - so they do like it warmish, as well as damp as mentioned previously! __________________ Bamboo baby: organic baby clothing made from bamboo

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clee58 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	carnivorous plants Ours don;t seem to eat the bugs we have fed them. Does anyone know how to get them to "eat"?

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