Edit: I'm not going to attempt growing from seeds since you all say not to start that way - I don't want to wait another 3 years for my first functional VFT. I'm going to buy a couple from "adnedarn" later on instead. Post below is otherwise unedited.
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I've wanted a venus flytrap for years, and I'm finally getting one. I've read all the info I can find in this forum and elsewhere, and I've put together a plan.
Before I put it into action, I have a few questions:
1. Will this setup make a healthy environment for it?
Terrarium (14" diameter)
Lamp
Bulb
Flytrap seeds (can't find anywhere else to get seeds)
Soil: Mix of 70% peat or sphagnum moss and 30% perlite or coarse pumis
Water: Distilled or rain water only, will not use any fertilizer etc.
Temp: Will have a thermometer inside and ensure 75-90 degrees (ideal is 83ish I hear).
2. How much water do you give the seeds, and how do you know when to add more?
3. I assume Spring Water would be OK to use?
4. Will ~Jan 1 be too early to buy/plant the seeds?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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I've wanted a venus flytrap for years, and I'm finally getting one. I've read all the info I can find in this forum and elsewhere, and I've put together a plan.
Before I put it into action, I have a few questions:
1. Will this setup make a healthy environment for it?
Terrarium (14" diameter)
Lamp
Bulb
Flytrap seeds (can't find anywhere else to get seeds)
Soil: Mix of 70% peat or sphagnum moss and 30% perlite or coarse pumis
Water: Distilled or rain water only, will not use any fertilizer etc.
Temp: Will have a thermometer inside and ensure 75-90 degrees (ideal is 83ish I hear).
2. How much water do you give the seeds, and how do you know when to add more?
3. I assume Spring Water would be OK to use?
4. Will ~Jan 1 be too early to buy/plant the seeds?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.