Hi everyone,
I've been lurking for a while and, now that I'm about to start raising a few CPs myself, wanted to ask a few questions that I've had.
I'm looking at starting a terrarium. Originally I just wanted VFTs, but have gained more and more interest in Sundews the more I learn about them. Anyway, I was thinking about picking up the 3 gal terrarium they have here and planting a Common VFT, a Dante VFT, and a Drosera spatulata. Does this sound like a good setup or would a 1.5 gallon be large enough for these 3 to grow to full size?
Does anyone happen to have any pics of a young Drosera spatulata, like I could expect to recieve when ordering from here? Just curious what it will look like.
Anyway, my big worry is what I've hear about the Drosera spatulata reproducing. First, is it like the VFT in that flowering drains its strength and cutting the stem as it starts can stop the process? I've also heard that it will reproduce by simply sprouting outwards...is that right? I have an irrational fear of my Sundew reproducing so quick it totally takes over the terrarium and I won't have time to think or do anything. So, uhm, please tell me that fear really is irrational.
My last question is about growing them outside. Once I learn enough about taking care of them, and my terrarium is doing well, I'd be interested in planting a few outdoor ones. I've heard they can survive pretty bad winters. I live in South-Western PA, any thoughts on how they would do up here?
Thanks for reading. Also, thanks for all the great information. I've learned so much by simply reading through all the other posts on the boards here.
I've been lurking for a while and, now that I'm about to start raising a few CPs myself, wanted to ask a few questions that I've had.
I'm looking at starting a terrarium. Originally I just wanted VFTs, but have gained more and more interest in Sundews the more I learn about them. Anyway, I was thinking about picking up the 3 gal terrarium they have here and planting a Common VFT, a Dante VFT, and a Drosera spatulata. Does this sound like a good setup or would a 1.5 gallon be large enough for these 3 to grow to full size?
Does anyone happen to have any pics of a young Drosera spatulata, like I could expect to recieve when ordering from here? Just curious what it will look like.
Anyway, my big worry is what I've hear about the Drosera spatulata reproducing. First, is it like the VFT in that flowering drains its strength and cutting the stem as it starts can stop the process? I've also heard that it will reproduce by simply sprouting outwards...is that right? I have an irrational fear of my Sundew reproducing so quick it totally takes over the terrarium and I won't have time to think or do anything. So, uhm, please tell me that fear really is irrational.
My last question is about growing them outside. Once I learn enough about taking care of them, and my terrarium is doing well, I'd be interested in planting a few outdoor ones. I've heard they can survive pretty bad winters. I live in South-Western PA, any thoughts on how they would do up here?
Thanks for reading. Also, thanks for all the great information. I've learned so much by simply reading through all the other posts on the boards here.