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Repotting plants

QuestionHello, I made the mistake of potting up Pinguicula moranensis and Drosera capensis together in the same pot last year. Now the butterwort is getting to be almost six inches in diameter with multiple growing

Mold in Purple Pitchers

QuestionThere is white fuzz around the bugs that are underwater in my Purple Pitchers. I believe its a mold of some sort. Is this something I need to worry about? AnswerHi Matthew, Thats normal.

Acclimation and more!

QuestionFirst of all do plants ordered from carnivorous plant nurseries such as Sarracenia Northwest and California Carnivores need to be acclimated to their proper sunlight? Also, What does drosera multifida extrem

Next tropical plant to get

QuestionQUESTION: Do you have any suggestions on which tropical plant I should get? It needs to be able to grow well in a south-facing window in my room at 73-75 degrees F, and at about 60% humidity constantly. I ap

HPS lights

Questionhello i have aquired a 400 W HPS light and ballast, the glow from the bulb is very orange. I was wondering however would ths be good for nepenthes and other cps? how far away should the bulb be from the plan

Trumpet Plants

QuestionI have three plants that are growing good but something is eating on the leaves. I bought insecticide spray and use it Ortho Max 100 plus. However, they keep eating. What do you suggest I put on them.

Pale Pitcher Root Length

QuestionQUESTION: I have a pale pitcher that I purchased from you this year. It is doing very well. I am planning on creating a small bog to plant it and some other plants in. I am planning on usin

Seed gathering

QuestionGentlemen, 1. When do I take the seeds from my flytrap? Is it like sundews, when all pods are black? 2. Can you please point me to reliable info on CP tissue culture? Thanks Ken Jarvis AnswerHi Ken, 1. F

Tropical CPs with shallow root systems

QuestionAre there any tropicals that do well in shallow, broad dishes? Id like to be able to start growing plants in my house, but I dont really want to have very large pots, at least, not for the time being.

moss growing in pot

QuestionI have just recently purchased a young cephalotus follicularis from you. In the 3-inch pot it has been growing what looks like sphagnum moss threw out the soil, Is this ok, should I let it continue to grow.

dente vft terrarium

QuestionHavent found a lot of info on proper terrariums...I have my new vft (about an inch and a half tall?) in a two gallon fish tank that has a light on top. I left it in the pot and put a tray under it with bottl

water logged Drosera Adelae

QuestionAt first i read a few sites about Drosera Adelaes and it was written that they can live in water logged environments. When i read Sarracenia Northwests care page it was said to leave it in standing wat

Asian Pitcher Plants

QuestionQUESTION: My Asian pitcher plants have exploded this summer, they are now about 10 times the size they started this spring. I have brought them inside and noticed the pictures on both species are turning bro

vermiculite-asbestos

QuestionThought I would pass along an article from the November/December issue of How-To Gardening. ccgpro Spotlight on vermiculite Is vermiculite safe for houseplants? If not, whats a good substitute? -Ruth

Propagating a Pygmy Sundew

QuestionIm growing a nitidula x ericksoniae pygmy sundew that Ive recently bought from your website. I dont know the propagation methods for this kind of plant. Ive thought about leaf cuttings, but some

Winterizing my bog garden

QuestionHello! Im sure I read this somewhere from you before, but apologize that I cant seem to find the information regarding winterizing my bog garden. I live in Zone 6, and we are beginning to have our first fro

When to buy

QuestionI purchased my first plants from you in September and they are doing just fine outside. I live in Augusta Georgia in Zone 8. My question is will it be a good idea for me to wait until spring to o

Light frost and CPs in bog gardens/Knowing what to weed

QuestionHello! First I would like to thank you for your assistance in the past. I also just read what you answered to a previous asker regarding frost in zones <8 (Hes in 5 and Im in zone 6). I just wanted to let

Nepenthes Pests

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Again, Just wanted to tell you that the Bicalcarata is now growing a new leaf, after having it four weeks in a heated terrarium at 80 F-90 F, and 90%-95% humidity. I now have a new

This time of year

QuestionQUESTION: I know normally its nearing the time for dormancy where plants slow down in growth, but are the leaves suppose to come out smaller? My Vft is growing tiny leaves. My Nepethes also are g

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