SgtSarracenia
Sgt Sarracenia
I have three D rotundafolia between 1/2" and 1 1/4" that I have had for about 6 weeks. I was told or read, I don't remember which, to keep them on Sphagnum moss. They are all doing well and showing new growth. However, I am wondering if this is the right medium. It is probably fine but would rather have them on the "best" medium. Any input is welcome.
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I picked up two "Lowes" Sundews about a month ago, I believe them to be D spaulata. I just pulled them out of the Sphagnum they were potted in and replanted in 50/50 Peat and sand. I pulled off some, not nearly all, of the smaller plants and potted them also. Since this is my first "division", I am curious if I should have seperated all of them? In a few months I plan to repot the mother plants anyway. Judging by how much they grew in the last month I think I will need to. Hindsight says I should have used a bigger pot. If it is best to divide all of the plants up I will do so at that time. They were originally bought as experiments, to see if I could keep them going. I really enjoy the Sundews, and plan to keep quite a few species, but am more focused on Pitcher plants and may have more of this species that I care to. Once these divisions mature a bit and toughen up I will probably have about 10 available for trade and more after the next division. It is hard to tell how many as there had to be at least 12-15 plants crammed in each of those industrially packed Lowes pots. I expect to have about 10-12 after the next division. Any input is appreciated.
Also.....
I picked up two "Lowes" Sundews about a month ago, I believe them to be D spaulata. I just pulled them out of the Sphagnum they were potted in and replanted in 50/50 Peat and sand. I pulled off some, not nearly all, of the smaller plants and potted them also. Since this is my first "division", I am curious if I should have seperated all of them? In a few months I plan to repot the mother plants anyway. Judging by how much they grew in the last month I think I will need to. Hindsight says I should have used a bigger pot. If it is best to divide all of the plants up I will do so at that time. They were originally bought as experiments, to see if I could keep them going. I really enjoy the Sundews, and plan to keep quite a few species, but am more focused on Pitcher plants and may have more of this species that I care to. Once these divisions mature a bit and toughen up I will probably have about 10 available for trade and more after the next division. It is hard to tell how many as there had to be at least 12-15 plants crammed in each of those industrially packed Lowes pots. I expect to have about 10-12 after the next division. Any input is appreciated.