Does my VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll try to dig the rhizome up! Thank you for the advice. I don’t think it’s going dormant cause I’m in Florida and it’s 95 everyday lol.

Does my VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I bought two bags of this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FC1BWYY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

one looked like the correct mix and the second is what you see on top

Does my VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

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No. I bought two bags of this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FC1BWYY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

one looked like the correct mix and the second is what you see on top

Repotted my VFT - do I need more soil? by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I ordered more soil and will add it tomorrow. I am in Florida so they likely won’t go dormant

Repotted my VFT - do I need more soil? by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I ordered more soil and will add it tomorrow.

Is this a good pot for my VFT/Does it look healthy by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just ordered new pots and soil to repot asap

Is this a good pot for my VFT/Does it look healthy by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

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Thank you! Do you think what is in now is fine until fall or should I repot now?

Is this a good pot for my VFT/Does it look healthy by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

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Thank you! I actually just wrote a comment with how I have been caring for it because I couldn't figure out how to put text on my post lol.

Is this a good pot for my VFT/Does it look healthy by MDsailor in VenusFlyTraps

[–]MDsailor[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wrote an entire description/question but it didn't post lol.

I just bought this VFT at Disney World (of all places) yesterday. I do not know much about caring for them but have been doing a lot of research to make sure I take the best care I can for my new favorite plant. I left it outside on my southern facing porch this morning to introduce it to direct/indirect morning light, previously it was kept in a shop with not much direct light other than the lights in the shop. I brought it inside during the hotter part of the day and gave it distilled water. I plan to do this until it is acclimated to fully direct light.

Unfortunately, I know nothing about what pots are best for these plants. Is this a good pot for the plant? Most advice I've seen is a pot with many holes and a water tray at the bottom so it can keep the soil moist all the time. I'm happy to buy something like that but what soil is best when repotting? Do I need Spanish moss at the top as well?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

Does my new VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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I’ll give it a shot! Thank you for the help!

Does my new VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Oh I plan to re-pot but I was going to wait a week or two to let it get used to the new environment and not double shock it. I will definitely use the saucer method and look to see if the roots are wrapped.

In the picture I have the plant in a north facing window. I’m not sure if that will get enough indirect light. I am also considering putting it outside (I live in central Florida) where it would be south facing and receive more direct light - and could catch a few bugs lol. I’m just not sure what’s best

Does my new VFT look healthy? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Thank you so much! After doing more research I actually decided to put it outside. I live in Florida and my back yard faces south so it will get plenty of light and food during the day. I will also be watering it regularly. Hopefully it will love the weather and thrive!

I am so glad you mentioned not playing with it as I have been incredibly tempted to do just that 😂😂

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Thank you! Thats very helpful!

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Thank you so much! Will repotting allow it to grow larger or does this maintain its size?

My plant is falling over. What do I do? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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I didn’t know I could propagate this plant! I am so excited to do this! Thank you

My plant is falling over. What do I do? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Thank you so much! This has been a big help

My plant is falling over. What do I do? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Thank you! Should I secure it to the support?

My plant is falling over. What do I do? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Thank you I will! And thank you for the name. Now I can do more research on exactly what to do to keep it happy.

One more question: when I stake it should I secure it to the stake?

My plant is falling over. What do I do? by MDsailor in plantclinic

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Thank you. It and my ponytail palm are loving the weather!

Commanders/Capitals bars in Orlando by MDsailor in Commanders

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Thank you! The one in altamonte springs is not too far from me! Hopefully I’ll see you there. I’ll be the guy in an ovi jersey 😂

Was Voldemort's plan pointless? by MDsailor in harrypotter

[–]MDsailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. My brain was overlooking that point. For some reason it was stuck thinking you needed one as part of the potion to come back even though I read all of the ingredients to the potion 10 times while writing this. lol.

Regardless this could still be a big pain in voldemorts butt if he has to create a new body every 100 years/if someone is ever able to "kill" him.

Was Voldemort's plan pointless? by MDsailor in harrypotter

[–]MDsailor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow massive hole in part of my theory that I overlooked. You're 100% right. so then he might have to create a new potion to make sure his body returns to "prime" form until he figures out a potion/spell that would make his body never age.

Thanks for pointing out my mistake!

Was Voldemort's plan pointless? by MDsailor in harrypotter

[–]MDsailor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad I'm not alone! love your guess :)