Hello fellow experienced CP growers,
I am a 20 yr old university student from canada. Last year, I went to a local rona lansing and found the reputed VFT. The entire crate was in pretty bad shape. But I still bought one for 6$.A week later, I returned it since, after researching, I basically found it was too much effort and just returned it.
Now, 2 days ago, I saw a new batch of VFT at the local square one WALMART. I especially found a very attractive, healthy one. I had to give it another shot.
Now here starts the questioning:
- Here are a couple of pics I took of the plant. Please note that "FOR THE MOMENT, till Sept 4th, the plant is in my home which is normally at a standard 22 degrees celcius, at a table which is around 12 ft away from the window.
1) Knowing my house, there WILL NOT be too many bugs near the plant. With my last attempt, I emailed to a person who had lot of experience with CP's. She helped me with suggestions and then said that "Do not worry if your VFT doesn't get any bugs. The plant can photosynthesize and won't die."
-- after sept 4th, it will be with me in university room where the temp again will be around 20 celcius. Again, there mght be small fruit flies and ladybirds (from last year's uni experience), but not too much
Now, the traps started going yellow after I got it. I am again skeptical whether its normal or not. Is my VFT dying already?? ()
2) The main questions are these:
I have some plans for a little VfT terrarium at uni.
Which of these would you recommend:
1) http://exoticgardens.zoovy.com/product/TERRFLYTRAPKIT
The included accessories is given. 4 VFT's, the bowl with the contents of soil mix etc. the price is around 40$ canadian + probably 16$ US for shipping.
2) <a href="http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivorous-Venus-Flytrap-BIOSPHERE-KIT-fly-trap_W0QQitemZ190017796034QQihZ009QQcategoryZ7
5643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivo....iewItem</a>
Again, this one comes with the bowl, one VFT and other plants, soil mix, etc. It is only costing 32$ canadian + probably min 20$ shipping or so. (Shipping may be a bit lower than that. Not entirely sure, need to enquire.)
3) Buy my own Fish bowl at around 10$. I DO NOT want to buy a big bag of peat moss or other stuff as, this small terrarium is all I need it for. So, I would be pleased and happy if somehow someone can send me a little magic mix of their own spare soil mix.
Then, I was planning of removing this existing VFT, planting it in the bowl, and, buy these:
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivorous-Plant-Venus-Fly-Trap_W0QQitemZ270018459756QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1510QQrdZ1QQcmdZV
iewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivo....iewItem</a>
ONE POT
for again 12$ + 10$ more for shipping atleast.
Or else, I can just buy a couple more walmart VFT for 7$ and plant them myself.
My expectations are as follows:
- I want to use the terrarium as a good show piece at my table.
- I will have a fluoroscent white light lamp on top which I can keep on for as long as needed.
- I plan to keep it year round in the terrarium.
- I want to have a terrarium with a good clump and like this
<source: some one's great pic from this forum>
I know I am too particular and too tight on my requirements.
So please, advice me:
Is this project advisable for me?? I will be really, really busy in uni. The most I can do is water + turn on or off the light.
And another thing:
can some generous person here donate me a few of their VFT's if they are willing to give a hand??
. I will definately pay shipping and if not a small fee for thier effort. I cannot spend more than 20$ on plants alone. I am a jobless uni student.
With this, I complete my post which took around 1 hr to finish from start along with importing pictures from camera and other minor stuff.
and finally but not the least,
Its good to see a nice, decent, mature forum. I looked around and find that the ppl here are like close friends.
cheers,
varun
PS:; I did see the guide posted for VFT's. It is amazing, yet kinda scares me with the care required for these amazing plants.
I am a 20 yr old university student from canada. Last year, I went to a local rona lansing and found the reputed VFT. The entire crate was in pretty bad shape. But I still bought one for 6$.A week later, I returned it since, after researching, I basically found it was too much effort and just returned it.
Now, 2 days ago, I saw a new batch of VFT at the local square one WALMART. I especially found a very attractive, healthy one. I had to give it another shot.
Now here starts the questioning:
- Here are a couple of pics I took of the plant. Please note that "FOR THE MOMENT, till Sept 4th, the plant is in my home which is normally at a standard 22 degrees celcius, at a table which is around 12 ft away from the window.
1) Knowing my house, there WILL NOT be too many bugs near the plant. With my last attempt, I emailed to a person who had lot of experience with CP's. She helped me with suggestions and then said that "Do not worry if your VFT doesn't get any bugs. The plant can photosynthesize and won't die."
-- after sept 4th, it will be with me in university room where the temp again will be around 20 celcius. Again, there mght be small fruit flies and ladybirds (from last year's uni experience), but not too much
Now, the traps started going yellow after I got it. I am again skeptical whether its normal or not. Is my VFT dying already?? ()
2) The main questions are these:
I have some plans for a little VfT terrarium at uni.
Which of these would you recommend:
1) http://exoticgardens.zoovy.com/product/TERRFLYTRAPKIT
The included accessories is given. 4 VFT's, the bowl with the contents of soil mix etc. the price is around 40$ canadian + probably 16$ US for shipping.
2) <a href="http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivorous-Venus-Flytrap-BIOSPHERE-KIT-fly-trap_W0QQitemZ190017796034QQihZ009QQcategoryZ7
5643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivo....iewItem</a>
Again, this one comes with the bowl, one VFT and other plants, soil mix, etc. It is only costing 32$ canadian + probably min 20$ shipping or so. (Shipping may be a bit lower than that. Not entirely sure, need to enquire.)
3) Buy my own Fish bowl at around 10$. I DO NOT want to buy a big bag of peat moss or other stuff as, this small terrarium is all I need it for. So, I would be pleased and happy if somehow someone can send me a little magic mix of their own spare soil mix.
Then, I was planning of removing this existing VFT, planting it in the bowl, and, buy these:
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivorous-Plant-Venus-Fly-Trap_W0QQitemZ270018459756QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1510QQrdZ1QQcmdZV
iewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.ca/Carnivo....iewItem</a>
ONE POT
Or else, I can just buy a couple more walmart VFT for 7$ and plant them myself.
My expectations are as follows:
- I want to use the terrarium as a good show piece at my table.
- I will have a fluoroscent white light lamp on top which I can keep on for as long as needed.
- I plan to keep it year round in the terrarium.
- I want to have a terrarium with a good clump and like this
<source: some one's great pic from this forum>
I know I am too particular and too tight on my requirements.
So please, advice me:
Is this project advisable for me?? I will be really, really busy in uni. The most I can do is water + turn on or off the light.
And another thing:
can some generous person here donate me a few of their VFT's if they are willing to give a hand??
With this, I complete my post which took around 1 hr to finish from start along with importing pictures from camera and other minor stuff.
and finally but not the least,
Its good to see a nice, decent, mature forum. I looked around and find that the ppl here are like close friends.
cheers,
varun
PS:; I did see the guide posted for VFT's. It is amazing, yet kinda scares me with the care required for these amazing plants.