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Posted: Jun/12/2009 11:29 AM PST
I only mist these plants twice a day carolyn. Not enough? |
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 11:32 AM PST
Have an idea, not sure if it will work. How about if I leave the plants in the container I buy 'em in? or something similar? This way I can water as much as they need. |
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 1:48 PM PST
Rashell, I hadn't read the whole post (duh) and I see you're putting in succulents, which is ok. If you put the flytraps, and whatever in there, leave in a container with a saucer underneath and keep the saucer constantly filled with water. I tried something similiar years ago, and watering is going to present a problem. Eventually the soil will sour (and that is a YUK smell!) You need to have a layer of pebbles first, then a layer of charcoal (made for plants/planters), and then your potting soil. The charcoal slows down the yuk factor; sweetens the soil, if you will. Stupid me again, I only read the 2nd page, now I've read the first. I'd leave the whole thing alone, until you feel like you need to transplant something, then add charcoal. |
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 3:12 PM PST
it's okay carolyn I've done that many times here at GG.  Had to go to three different places, finally found a Nepenthes Hybrid (Pitcher Plant) at Lowes. The pitcher plant is a Gublers plant. Haven't been to the site yet but here is the site if anyone is interested. www.Gublers.com Anyway, I sure hope this thing will be satisfied with whatever flies it can catch 'cause I don't think I'll be able to catch anything to feed it. YUK!  Maybe I'll invite my brother to come over once a week to do the job?  I transplanted the plant in a pot a little bigger than it came in. Just added peat moss at the bottom of the pot then added the plant on top. Didn't want to mess with it so soon. Carolyn I did put a saucer under it!  Took lots of pictures, will post them after the Add Photo is fixed. Kate and Mamabear say they are aware of the problem. They are working on it!
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 3:22 PM PST
Info. came with the plant if you wanna know more or again check www.Gublers.com. One of the vine like carnivorous plants, Nepenthes have flat leaves with tipped tendrils that form a colorful pitcher at the end. These pitchers contain nectar that insects can't resist. As the prey tries to get to the nectar, it becomes trapped by the slippery surface and opposing hairs inside. It fights to escape, but soon becomes exhausted and falls into the enzymes inside the pitcher plant where it is digested. Location: High humidity (to form pitchers), bright indirect light, temperatures between 60F to 85F. Watering: Keep them moist! Do not let them dry out. Use bottled or rain water if possible. Feeding: You can feed ants, beetles, crickets, flies, moths. Feed smaller insects weekly, larger ones, every 2 weeks. If you prefer, use a 20-20-20- fertilize monthly at 1/4 strength. |
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 3:31 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by carolyncat353 You need to have a layer of pebbles first, then a layer of charcoal (made for plants/planters), and then your potting soil. The charcoal slows down the yuk factor; sweetens the soil, if you will. Stupid me again, I only read the 2nd page, now I've read the first. I'd leave the whole thing alone, until you feel like you need to transplant something, then add charcoal.When It starts to smell I'll take everything out then add charcoal and pebbles underneith the soil. Thank you! Will probably be easy to mix the charcoal in now. The perlite I used is a substitute for sand so hoping this helps also. |
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Posted: Jun/12/2009 7:20 PM PST
Added pitcher plant pix in my album. http://my.gardenguides.com/members/Rashell/photos/ 18514 |
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Posted: Jun/17/2009 11:06 AM PST
My Tillandsia cyanea - Pink Quill Bromeliaceae is blooming! Loves its new home.Edit: just found out its an air plant. 
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Posted: Jun/17/2009 11:29 AM PST
Can you even begin to understand how there can be a plant that blooms in this way. Just beautiful. |
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Posted: Jun/17/2009 11:06 PM PST
Sure can't yardgranny! I'm told I should get more blooms soon. can't wait. the flower is so pretty.
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