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By jaester
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Joined:  Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:11 pm
#139871
Fertilizing is unnecessary, but if you must, I recommend MaxSea 16-16-16 @ 1/4 recommended strength. Use as a foliar spray, as in, lightly misting the plants. Avoid applying in full sun and getting too much on the medium. In case you do, you will want to give your pot a good flush of water.
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By SpeedyKJ
Posts:  200
Joined:  Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:24 pm
#139916
I have had great success with foilar feeding on my nepenthes but thats a whole different situation
I would not attempt this on my VFT's
By SnapSnapIOM
Posts:  635
Joined:  Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:44 pm
#140034
o0 Did someone say fertilizer in the same sentence as Venus fly trap ? shivers

Just to clarify Venus fly traps gets there fertilizer from insects so consider feeding your plant instead of the fertilizer :)

Use dried bloodworm or koi carp pellets.

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