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My new flytrap

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BlueFang

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Dear FlyTrap fans,

I have just found this great site, and bought my second flytrap today.  I live in Malaysia, and it is hot and humid here mostly.  My first flytrap died an agonising death after I naively placed it in direct sunlight for hours.  It is now black and wilted, and I doubt it will recover.  My second flytrap which I purchased today is better than the last, more traps, and leaves are larger, looks stronger to me.

I would like to confirm the care plan I have for my new acquisition :

1. Water once a week with a spray bottle, sparingly, at the sides of the plant.

2. In the shade, outdoors, or indoors in a cool, moist bathroom.  Keep in mind that it's 36 C here in Malaysia.

3. A mosquito once a week, just for the fun of it (Hey, I gotta enjoy it sometime, right?

4. A terrarium?  Any ideas on how to set up one?

5. I'm considering re-potting the plant into a much larger pot.  is this advisable?

Any input or replies are much appreciated.
Great to be here!

Regards,

BlueFang
 
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I use the tray method that would eliminate you from watering once a week or so (temp and humidity matters how often you will be watering your vft). You do not need to spray but if you want go ahead.

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Just use a regular fish tank. I suggest not using one during the summer months as it may cook your plants. Since you live in Malaysia I am pretty sure you will not need a terrarium.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">5. I'm considering re-potting the plant into a much larger pot.  is this advisable?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

I would wait until Late Winter Early spring to transplant.

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have new people here. Any more questions feel free to ask away.

Travis
 
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I still can not QUOTE! What am I doing wrong?
 
Thanks Travis for the insight
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I reconsidered the terrarium idea....I'll go ahead with any modifications after my plant has survived my amateur care for a month .....
 
Dyflam,

Thanks for that useful link. I did read it, but only after I had posted my queries. It was a very helpful and to-the-point care sheet.

Travis,

BTW, what is the tray method?
 
Putting a tray underneath the pot. Then fill the tray from a 1/2 inch to an inch of water.

Travis
 
Hi guys,

I have a new project on hand. I acquired 4 seeds(undried) from the local nursery, 2 pots and moss. IOW, I want to grow flytraps from scratch. Only one thing remains, how do I go about it? Are there any links that could point me in the right direction, or anyone with pointers, please post your recommendations.
Thanks!
 
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Bob,

Thanks for those links, I have viewed both of them and and found them to be informative and visually appetizing.

After reading the FAQs I re-examined the 'seed's given by the nursery, and found them to be duds, unfertilised, and not conditioned for planting. This is a severe disappointment. Furthermore, I read that it takes 2 (TWO!!!!!&#33
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years for a plant to mature, I'd rather fork out the cash to get a matured and visually pleasing flytrap. So much for the planting....

Thanking you for your patience with an amateur.
 
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