Carnivorous plants

Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by JWK, May 28, 2018.

Page 2 of 5
  1. ARMANDII

    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Messages:
    48,096
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +100,844
    Yep, it was the colouring that attracted me to them like a Fly and made me decide to get them, John!!!:dunno::heehee:
    I've potted them on from the original smaller pots into larger pots as I have done with the other plants. I haven't used my Water Butts connected to the Green House in a long time but I'm happy to find that both are full to the brim with clean, clear, rain water so I won't have problems there.
     
    • Like Like x 3
      ARMANDII, May 31, 2018
      #16 Quote in Conversation
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      51,038
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +93,734
      I thought the earlier Venus flytrap had unusually dark colouring.:smile:
       
      • Friendly Friendly x 2
        pete, May 31, 2018
        #17 Quote in Conversation
      • ARMANDII

        ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jan 12, 2019
        Messages:
        48,096
        Gender:
        Male
        Ratings:
        +100,844

        The first of the plants to arrive
        [​IMG]


        The second lot
        [​IMG]

        The third and last
        [​IMG]
         
        • Like Like x 3
          Last edited by a moderator: May 31, 2018
          ARMANDII, May 31, 2018
          #18 Quote in Conversation
        • ARMANDII

          ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

          Joined:
          Jan 12, 2019
          Messages:
          48,096
          Gender:
          Male
          Ratings:
          +100,844
          I'm still at the Novice stage, Nigel, so any advice and experiences passed on from everyone will be gratefully received.:snorky:
           
          ARMANDII, May 31, 2018
          #19 Quote in Conversation
        • Sirius

          Sirius Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Jun 26, 2012
          Messages:
          1,437
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Hertfordshire
          Ratings:
          +1,237
          Armandii,

          VFT have a reputation for struggling with perlite in the mix.
          Might be worth considering repotting them

          I find they are quite easy to grow.
          Peat/grit mix, rain water, as much sun as they can get. Min 5*C in winter.
           
          • Like Like x 2
          • Informative Informative x 2
            Sirius, Jun 1, 2018
            #20 Quote in Conversation
          • pete

            pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

            Joined:
            Jan 9, 2005
            Messages:
            51,038
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired
            Location:
            Mid Kent
            Ratings:
            +93,734
            The third one is more the usual colouring I think, but they turn reddish in full sun.
             
            • Like Like x 2
              pete, Jun 1, 2018
              #21 Quote in Conversation
            • Sheps

              Sheps Keen Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 30, 2017
              Messages:
              436
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              West Yorkshire
              Ratings:
              +1,437
              Are there any Carnivorous plants that will cope in greenhouse environment during the summer months?
               
              • Like Like x 1
                Sheps, Jun 1, 2018
                #22 Quote in Conversation
              • pete

                pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                Joined:
                Jan 9, 2005
                Messages:
                51,038
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Mid Kent
                Ratings:
                +93,734
                Yeah, most of them,;):smile:
                 
                • Like Like x 2
                • Informative Informative x 1
                  pete, Jun 1, 2018
                  #23 Quote in Conversation
                • Sheps

                  Sheps Keen Gardener

                  Joined:
                  Mar 30, 2017
                  Messages:
                  436
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Location:
                  West Yorkshire
                  Ratings:
                  +1,437
                  Thanks Pete...I was reading that some can suffer from leaf scorch due to being under glass and require shade, but I will try and find some that will be suitable.
                   
                  • Like Like x 2
                    Sheps, Jun 1, 2018
                    #24 Quote in Conversation
                  • pete

                    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                    Joined:
                    Jan 9, 2005
                    Messages:
                    51,038
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired
                    Location:
                    Mid Kent
                    Ratings:
                    +93,734
                    Which ones suffer leaf scorch?
                    Pretty much, if your greenhouse is in full sun all day, not much other than Cacti are likely to enjoy it, even some of those dont like to be burnt.:smile:

                    Cant think of any carnivorous plants that dont like heat though, other than maybe Pinguicula or some of the sundews.
                    To me they are probably the least interesting anyway.;):biggrin:
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                    • Informative Informative x 1
                      pete, Jun 1, 2018
                      #25 Quote in Conversation
                    • ARMANDII

                      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                      Joined:
                      Jan 12, 2019
                      Messages:
                      48,096
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Ratings:
                      +100,844
                      Thanks, Sirius. I've followed Triffid House's recipe for "compost", but followed a gut feeling that made me be frugal with the Perlite and so it's 95% Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss. I'll let you know how they get along.:snorky:
                       
                      • Like Like x 1
                        ARMANDII, Jun 1, 2018
                        #26 Quote in Conversation
                      • ARMANDII

                        ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                        Joined:
                        Jan 12, 2019
                        Messages:
                        48,096
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Ratings:
                        +100,844
                        Well, I'm having a "major" reshuffle with my 30 or so Cacti on the window sills of my Kitchen and will be moving most of them into the Green House this weekend along with 15 buckets containing this years Tomato plants. The Carnivorous plants will take their place on the South facing Kitchen window so I can keep a daily eye on them while I get some experience of them. :coffee:
                         
                        • Like Like x 3
                          ARMANDII, Jun 1, 2018
                          #27 Quote in Conversation
                        • pete

                          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                          Joined:
                          Jan 9, 2005
                          Messages:
                          51,038
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Occupation:
                          Retired
                          Location:
                          Mid Kent
                          Ratings:
                          +93,734
                          Not many can boast of having 30 cacti and 15 buckets of tomato plants on the kitchen window sill.:biggrin:
                           
                          • Agree Agree x 4
                            pete, Jun 2, 2018
                            #28 Quote in Conversation
                          • ARMANDII

                            ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                            Joined:
                            Jan 12, 2019
                            Messages:
                            48,096
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Ratings:
                            +100,844
                            It really blocks the light from the window, pete:dunno::wallbanging::doh::heehee:
                             
                            • Like Like x 1
                            • Informative Informative x 1
                              ARMANDII, Jun 2, 2018
                              #29 Quote in Conversation
                            • pete

                              pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                              Joined:
                              Jan 9, 2005
                              Messages:
                              51,038
                              Gender:
                              Male
                              Occupation:
                              Retired
                              Location:
                              Mid Kent
                              Ratings:
                              +93,734
                              I'm sure it does :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                               
                              • Like Like x 1
                                pete, Jun 2, 2018
                                #30 Quote in Conversation
                              Page 2 of 5
                              Loading...
                              Similar Threads - Carnivorous plants
                              1. groundbeetle

                                How to care for carnivorous plants in winter?

                                groundbeetle, Oct 2, 2021, in forum: Other Plants
                                Replies:
                                5
                                Views:
                                1,236
                                NigelJ
                                Mar 24, 2022
                              2. hydrogardener

                                Carnivorous Plants

                                hydrogardener, May 3, 2014, in forum: Other Plants
                                Replies:
                                12
                                Views:
                                1,201
                                hydrogardener
                                Jun 10, 2014
                              3. clueless1

                                Carnivorous house plants

                                clueless1, Aug 22, 2011, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                                Replies:
                                4
                                Views:
                                1,037
                                miraflores
                                Aug 22, 2011
                              4. rob158

                                carnivorous plants

                                rob158, Jan 2, 2011, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                                Replies:
                                14
                                Views:
                                1,648
                                NewGardener
                                May 16, 2011
                              5. 1eyedjack

                                Carnivorous plants

                                1eyedjack, Apr 19, 2009, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                                Replies:
                                1
                                Views:
                                735
                                pete
                                Apr 19, 2009

                              Share This Page

                              1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                Accept Learn More...
                                Dismiss Notice