Webs?

QuestionI see webs in between the teeth on some of my venus flytraps and especially on some that are turning/ have turned black. Are these spider mites? I have not seen any kind of bugs on my plants yet. I also see

New Venus Flytraps

QuestionOk, I know this is probably the wrong time to be getting four venus flytraps in November. Well, I didnt get them, they were a gift from my grandma(my b-day). So, anyway I was wondering what I should do with

dormancy required?

QuestionI have a small venus fly trap plant that I bought in the spring at Home Depot. It has lived happily all summer on my front porch in its very small plastic pot, and keeps putting out new traps. I

Sarracenia purpurea lighting

QuestionHi I recently sent http://www.cobraplant.com a question about what kind of plant I have. Jacob responded that I have a Sarracenia purpurea and went on to say It looks like it was kept in very poor light cond

I have been wondering about the soil mix I am going to use

QuestionDoes this soil mix sound good for my nepenthes rajah? A bottom inch of perlite, a thin layer of charcoal (for the smell and to clean impurities in the water), then Long-fibered sphagnum moss to keep th

N. eymae

QuestionSarracenia Northwest, Yet again I must say I am extremely pleased with my orders from your company! The N. eymae I received came in perfect condition and is making its first pitcher! I was curious though,

Propagating a young cephalotus

QuestionI recently purchased a cephalotus from you all. The biggest pitcher is about 1 cm in length. I dont see any non-carnivorous leaves. I was interested in making some leaf cuttings of this fellow just in

Starting a Carnivorours Terrarium

QuestionHello, I want to start a carnivorous garden in a 10 gallon aquarium (thus creating a terrarium). I have read the web site, and its all a little over-whelming. I have the soil planned, and I just need a few

Insecti/funcicide

QuestionIm wondering if the product I have is safe for carnivorous plants. Its call Organocide (insects & fungus). It contants Sesame Oil, Edible Fish Oil and Lecithin. Sounds safe for me, but what

Caresheets and terrariums

QuestionAdding photos to the summary page of your care sheets would be a good idea since people like me dont always know the full name of what have, and seeing a picture would help. I was reading over what you say

2nd grade class -- Zone 4

QuestionHi -- Id like to get my daughters second grade teacher a fun (?) carnivorous plant for Christmas. Were in Madison, WI (Zone 4). Im thinking theyd put the plant in the classroom window. Theyre not

VFT dormancy in Tampa,Florida zone 9

QuestionQUESTION: I have a pot of VFTs and was wondering if I have to put them in the refrigerator here in Florida (Tampa area, Central Florida)? I guess we are sub Tropical and we have a long warm season. &nb

P. moranensis dormancy

QuestionI have a P. moranensis, and am a bit confused about the dormancy. When I want it to go dormant do I let the soil get bone dry? If I should keep it damp what would be the best way of doing that? AnswerHi Tyl

Mold? on my Cephalotus

QuestionI have a ceph that is in 100% spaghum moss. It looks like there is mold growing on it. Is that possible and if so, how do I get rid of it? Thanks you for your help. AnswerHi Kelly, A very simp

sundew plants, venus fly traps, and cobra lillys

Questionwitch is the most effective and efficient way to maximize my production rate and growth rate i live in cali also can you be a little specific in witch is easist and witch is hardest to maintain in a californ

How Late In The Year?

Question Hiya Jeff and Jacob- I was wondering, how late in the year do folks safely ship out and ship in lowland Neps to Portland? Are there any special packaging requirements do you folks do to protect the plants

Ants in the Greenhouse

QuestionHello there. I have a small greenhouse that has gotten a nasty ant infestation. I was wondering what insecticide would be the safest to use on and around my plants. I have mostly Nepenthes in there and some

nepenthes root rot

Questionhi, i have had my nepenthes for a couple months now, and it was thriving. but now its leaved started to stop growing, and now dring up. so i decided to transplant it in some sphagnum moss and perlite, but wh

rotton ceph

QuestionQUESTION: I got a C. Follicularis 3 weeks ago and I am growing it in a makeshift terrarium. Its a gallon milk jug with the funnel-shaped part cut off. I keep the top open so that the air circulates and grow

Terrarium Cooling.

QuestionQUESTION: How might I cool a terrarium for Ultra-Highland Nepenthes such as N. Hamata? Also, Are my growing conditions for the pygmy sundew that you sent me as a bonus plant correct? I have it in a south win