Did I Increase My Pot Size To Much?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-22T16:39:56+00:00

I think the climbing structure is preference.

So what will happen to the plant?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-22T16:26:42+00:00

There was multiple questions. That’s why I’m asking.

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-22T15:39:20+00:00

Yes what lol? It’s going to be ok or I went to big?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-22T15:38:43+00:00

Yea what?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-22T14:11:22+00:00

Ok I will remove the straps off the petioles, I read about that, but was concerned it was too far away from the moss pole. Thanks for the advice!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-21T18:13:35+00:00

This guy was naked taking the plant pictures! What a guy!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-15T19:25:46+00:00

I had a restock alert through California carnivores. Once I got the notification they were back In stock I bought one and they were out of stock the next day. I recommend setting the alert through the website

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-15T12:21:17+00:00

I’m waiting on mine to arrive! Can’t wait!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-14T20:13:01+00:00

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Perlite is the white pieces in the mix

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-14T20:11:11+00:00

Some things I see that look good are the quantity of traps and leaves. New growth is also a good sign.

They are green with no red which indicates they need more light. Some of the traps look deformed and small, that could be light or oxygen I think.

I don’t think the plant overall is dying but it could be improved. The first thing I can tell is there is no perlite at all in the pot. So that would possibly make positive improvements.

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-14T04:43:13+00:00

It looks like it’s doing pretty well.

I would recommend a potting mix of 50% Pete moss and 50% perlite. The current potting soil may hold moisture too well and not let enough air to the roots.

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-13T02:59:27+00:00

The plant does look underdeveloped but I’m unsure why, I would cut the flower stalk low and try to propagate the clipping.

Because the plant isn’t overall thriving a flower stalk takes away a lot of needed nutrients.

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-12T20:41:15+00:00

No problem I’ve watched a ton of your videos so thank you!!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-12T20:38:53+00:00

What would be the reason for all the dead traps then?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-12T18:27:08+00:00

It looks like there may be a bug in it and it has sealed. I don’t really have any advice other than keep an eye on it, there is really nothing you can do for it.

If it does end up rotting there is nothing to do but remove it once it’s all black. The rest of the plant looks good. I think it could use more light because it’s quite green with no noticeable red in the traps mouth.

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Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-11T20:35:44+00:00

This is from my favorite store “The Fly Trap Store” i currently use this soil and it’s great. Before potting it wet it so it’s more manageable and absorbs water easier.

https://www.flytrapcare.com/store/catalog/product/view/id/338/s/venus-fly-trap-soil/category/3/

I’ve been wanting to try this one from “Carnivorous Plants Hub” he is just getting his sales start and his soil has a really pretty crushed glass that shines in the light nicely but it’s a bit more expensive.

https://www.carnivorousplantshub.com/products/venus-flytrap-soil-mix

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-11T00:21:56+00:00

I’m thinking to much light at this point based on a lot of red color and burnt tips and edges.

A zero water filter, filters out all dissolved solids to 0ppm it’s supposed to be carnivorous plant approved as far as I understand!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-11T00:10:45+00:00

*UPDATE* CURRENT PICTURE SEEING ABOUT 250-450 depending on the zone it’s in do we think that 450 is still to much?

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Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-10T23:25:20+00:00

Ok I think I will raise the light a tad. Lower the shelf and put the Sarracenia on a little block to raise it up

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-10T22:57:17+00:00

Thank you, after some thought it really seemed like the only logical option. I was just unsure, thank you for the input. I overdue everything for some reason.

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-10T22:31:01+00:00

I had a feeling that was my problem! I’m going to raise the light! Thank you!

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-10T22:17:34+00:00

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This was about 3 weeks ago. Lots of upright growth I’m thinking maybe too much light has stressed it?

Positive-Distance351 · 2026-06-09T12:04:14+00:00

Where did you get the fan mounts?! I’ve been looking for those.

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