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By fyrelocks
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Joined:  Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:29 pm
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I just got my very first Venus Fly Trap after doing tons of research. It's still too cold here in NY to place my new plant outside. We just had more snow today. I'm looking forward to getting her, "Clover", outside with natural light and protected from my cats. We had a slight issue this morning where one cat knocked her over. I've since moved her to a closed off room. Once the weather is nice again I'll have my plant in a cage so that she's protected from animals, but can still feed.

I've been creeping on these forums for the last couple weeks learning everything I can about caring for these beautiful plants. I have little experience with plants, so I have been absorbing as much information as I can. If I am successful with keeping her healthy, I expect that I'll branch out and get a couple more. Those B52s and Maroon Monsters look gorgeous!
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By Matt
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Welcome to FlytrapCare! Good to hear that you plan on getting your new Venus flytrap outside as soon as you can, because that's where they do the best.

And yes, B52 and FTS Maroon Monster are two of the best flytrap varieties out there!
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By evenwind
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Welcome!
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By Salute flytraps234
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Joined:  Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:06 am
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Matt is right b52 gives vigorous growth and produce big traps , fts Marroon monster I don't own one but it's the best red cultivator out for its size and growth.


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By fyrelocks
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Joined:  Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:29 pm
#289704
Thanks! My cage just arrived for my VFT. I'm really tempted to go ahead and buy a B52 this week. Upstate NY should finally have Spring weather without the threat of another frost next week. My plants should be able to get a good 3 hours of direct sunlight each day on my balcony.

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