FlytrapCare Carnivorous Plant Forums

So far, my two D. spiralis I have recieved from NE have been doing quite well, seem be getting close to fully acclimated. However, they pots they are in are quite narrow, and I think they are about 3 inches tall.

So, is it going to be time for a repot? Or can I wait for a bit? The tips of the first leaves that grew under my care seem to be already starting on their way out (they are only a couple weeks old), is this a sign that the roots are getting crowded?

On a side note, when I checked sundews-etc., he's got his 9 in+ spiralis in what looks like a four inch pot. Perhaps I should repot it into a wider pot? Or are the slightly dying leaves just part of it adjusting?

Here's the link: http://www.sundews-etc.com/search/label ... 20spiralis

You mean taller not wider ?

Either or, I noticed that the pot on sundews-etc was not very tall, just wide. However, I am not familiar with how sundews' roots grow. I don't see any roots poking out of the bottom of the pots they are currently in, should I take this as a sign that they are ok so far?

Most of my dews have roots that grow straight down rather than outwards. They seem to appreciate taller pots. If I can find a link to the ones I use I'll post it.

Another benefit to more narrow pots is that you can oftentimes fit more plants in an area, as long as you're not overcrowding..

D. spiralis has somewhat less robust roots than many other SA Drosera; I'd expect that they'll be fine for a good while before you need to repot.