Charlotte Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Damn I totally missed this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Damn I totally missed this thread. To tell you the truth I was going to PM you about it, as I thought these may interest you for your spidery problem, but as you're a mod I assumed you could see everything I think he may have some left. You never know Mine look great. Lovely colours, and very healthy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Damn I totally missed this thread. I do have a plant that catches loads of insects at once. Its called a Sundew, from Austrailia. Very good with flies, spiders.. pretty much any pest. Looks simular to this: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/environment/images/sundew.gif http://www.tao.serveit.org/images/sundew.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I don't see everything, I don't have time. But I wish I'd seen it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I do have a plant that catches loads of insects at once. Its called a Sundew, from Austrailia. Very good with flies, spiders.. pretty much any pest. Looks simular to this: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/environment/images/sundew.gif I don't have a garden. Does that count me out anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I don't have a garden. Does that count me out anyway? South facing window is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I do have a plant that catches loads of insects at once. Its called a Sundew, from Austrailia. Very good with flies, spiders.. pretty much any pest. Looks simular to this: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/environment/images/sundew.gif http://www.tao.serveit.org/images/sundew.jpg I would love one of those, but they look difficult to look after IMO. Quite specific conditions etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Damn it! missed em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I would love one of those, but they look difficult to look after IMO. Quite specific conditions etc. Very easy actually. I treat them the same as the VFT's and get rewarding results. They flower quite often, and produce around 100 seedlings per flower pod. Last year I managed to successfully sow 1000 of these just on a damp peat mix in the greenhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 South facing window is fine. Oh well, maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Very easy actually. I treat them the same as the VFT's and get rewarding results. They flower quite often, and produce around 100 seedlings per flower pod. Last year I managed to successfully sow 1000 of these just on a damp peat mix in the greenhouse. Well if you have any of those, and the pitcher plants too, start a new thread and I'll have to see what you've got available then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well if you have any of those, and the pitcher plants too, start a new thread and I'll have to see what you've got available then Will do very shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Got the two little fellas through the post today thanks Dazzi, well chuffed Thanks again Dazzi......oh I might have a few questions for you soon ! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Got the two little fellas through the post today thanks Dazzi, well chuffed Thanks again Dazzi......oh I might have a few questions for you soon ! Mark Good stuff! Yea, any questions, please ask Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEERSHZ Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 just received mine i got for my hubby he thinks they are great it thankyou very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 just received mine i got for my hubby he thinks they are great it thankyou very much Great news, glade your happy with it Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot3yzsupra Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Dazzi, Plants arrived this mornin... tops, everything looks fine... very impressed Cheers... Just a few questions to help me keep em healthy... Do they need to stand in rainwater constantly, and all year round even in the winter when they are resting? Are they better in a sunny window or just a light window? Do the traps close up at night ie in the dark? And any more tips that will help? Thanks again and if you get the Pitcher plants on the go then save me a good one. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Dazzi, Plants arrived this mornin... tops, everything looks fine... very impressed Cheers... Just a few questions to help me keep em healthy... Do they need to stand in rainwater constantly, and all year round even in the winter when they are resting? Are they better in a sunny window or just a light window? Do the traps close up at night ie in the dark? And any more tips that will help? Thanks again and if you get the Pitcher plants on the go then save me a good one. Cheers Chris Just this second replied to your PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Could you do a round robin PM on how to look after them or post a thread for us all please..pretty please. Thanks Dave (got mine today too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I did an album recently with the VFT as the album cover on Amazon here The VFT is native to North Carolina in the US, where it is now endangered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Could you do a round robin PM on how to look after them or post a thread for us all please..pretty please. Thanks Dave (got mine today too) The VFT sits in rainwater during spring, summer and autumn. During the winter they need to be kept moist not wet and left outside under cover. They do best in a south facing window - basically a window that receives the most light during the day. When the old leaves die off and go brown its usually best to trim this off, makes the plant look tidy and also stops any pests attacking the plant (never had this happen though) Thats basically it really. They flower during the spring/summer which you can self pollinate to produce seeds to make the experience even more fun I did an album recently with the VFT as the album cover on Amazon here The VFT is native to North Carolina in the US, where it is now endangered Some good pictures there. A lot of VFT's have been dug up these last few years and sold on All mine have ever been cloned, grown from seed or tissue culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Id be interested in one of these, if you have any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Id be interested in one of these, if you have any more. Hi mate, I have the following available: Trichterfalle (Funnel Trap) Number 4 - Small/Medium £5 Cup Trap Small £8 Cropped Tooth Small £8 Pictures of the above plants on page 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Daz Received my plant today thanks Superbly wrapped and the plant is in great condition Do you recommend keeping it in the pot you sent it in and just adding some rain water to the tray? Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Daz Received my plant today thanks Superbly wrapped and the plant is in great condition Do you recommend keeping it in the pot you sent it in and just adding some rain water to the tray? Cheers Mark Hi Mark, Great news it turned up ok. The pot the plant was sent in is fine for that size plant. If you wanted to transfer it to a bigger pot make sure you don't pull the plant out of the soil. Tip the pot upside down and the soil should come out but like the shape of the pot. Place it in the new pot and fill the remaining gaps with sphagnum moss peat soil. Yep, as said add some water to the tray. You could place the plant in deeper tray if you want. Thanks again Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts