- Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:36 am
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Hi Everyone,
I was looking to see if I can post a few pics to get help with my VFT? I purchased my first one about 5ish months ago. It was growing great once I found a good spot for it, and it was producing traps very quickly. We have a sun window at the house, and two of the windows roll out. So the plant seemed happy as far as sun, air movement, and plenty of water. I have heard that plant traps generally show a reddish hue if the plant itself is healthy? My biggest issue is with conflicting info on the internet so this seemed like a great place to ask.
Anyways, The VFT was producting traps on a constant basis in June/July where at one point I had 11 traps out of this little container. The trap sizes were bigger every time. The issue is the plant is no longer producting traps. Im not sure I have seen any new ones in a month. So I wanted to list a few differing factors to see if someone can pin point why the plant has slowed down. Please remember that I am a new owner of this trap, and all experience was gained through reading beforehand, and also learning on the fly. So I appologize for any dumb questions/comments. This list is a mix of issues that "I" believe is or could be the issue. Thank you to everyone in advance for any help! I want to make sure I dont kill the plant due to my own stupidity. Not saying im stupid, but even smart people do stupid things. Its not fair to the plant that I don't ask so its much appreciated!
P.S. When would you recommend I start my winter dormancy? I feel like looking at the plant may tell you if its time? It will be a basement dweller for the season haha.
EDIT: This is a King Henry. I am sure that is very relevant regarding the nature of each trap.
1. Plant is slowing down due to colder conditions (It is getting towards the fall)
2. A flower grew about 5 weeks ago, and Immediately cut low when I recognized it. Cut too low? Maybe used too much energy from combined factors?
3. I cut the plant low as possible when it even starts to turn black. This applies to Trap and leaf. Would this kill them? I assumed this meant less energy on a bad trap, and eliminates potential for rot.
4. We purchased a new central air system which lowers overall humidity in the house. Are the plants pretty resilient or are they going to slow down in lower humidity OR/AND lower house temp than they are used to.
5. Potentially some kind of mold in pot im missing?
6. Never Transplanted so the pot may be too small? I have heard that plants should never have more than maybe 7 traps (cant remember where read or exact number) then it is most likely two plants? That could be overcrowding.
7. Not quite enough sun or too much water. It does get artificial light every night because its under our security light.
8. They ate too much. This one I dont believe is likely, but I guess it can be a porker haha. Never hand fed.
9. I used a little plastic cup to hold the plant leaves up higher. It was a kind of solo cup that is opaque, and it just happened to fit well around it. I cut the top section of the cup ring to hold them up. I figured it was better if the traps dont face down or on the ground. Could this do anything? I can elaborate if its not understood. Basically a higher extension to the pot itself.
10. Could be perfectly fine, and im asking stupid questions. You will see in the pics that theres green mossy grass growing, but I didnt think this was bad.
I was looking to see if I can post a few pics to get help with my VFT? I purchased my first one about 5ish months ago. It was growing great once I found a good spot for it, and it was producing traps very quickly. We have a sun window at the house, and two of the windows roll out. So the plant seemed happy as far as sun, air movement, and plenty of water. I have heard that plant traps generally show a reddish hue if the plant itself is healthy? My biggest issue is with conflicting info on the internet so this seemed like a great place to ask.
Anyways, The VFT was producting traps on a constant basis in June/July where at one point I had 11 traps out of this little container. The trap sizes were bigger every time. The issue is the plant is no longer producting traps. Im not sure I have seen any new ones in a month. So I wanted to list a few differing factors to see if someone can pin point why the plant has slowed down. Please remember that I am a new owner of this trap, and all experience was gained through reading beforehand, and also learning on the fly. So I appologize for any dumb questions/comments. This list is a mix of issues that "I" believe is or could be the issue. Thank you to everyone in advance for any help! I want to make sure I dont kill the plant due to my own stupidity. Not saying im stupid, but even smart people do stupid things. Its not fair to the plant that I don't ask so its much appreciated!
P.S. When would you recommend I start my winter dormancy? I feel like looking at the plant may tell you if its time? It will be a basement dweller for the season haha.
EDIT: This is a King Henry. I am sure that is very relevant regarding the nature of each trap.
1. Plant is slowing down due to colder conditions (It is getting towards the fall)
2. A flower grew about 5 weeks ago, and Immediately cut low when I recognized it. Cut too low? Maybe used too much energy from combined factors?
3. I cut the plant low as possible when it even starts to turn black. This applies to Trap and leaf. Would this kill them? I assumed this meant less energy on a bad trap, and eliminates potential for rot.
4. We purchased a new central air system which lowers overall humidity in the house. Are the plants pretty resilient or are they going to slow down in lower humidity OR/AND lower house temp than they are used to.
5. Potentially some kind of mold in pot im missing?
6. Never Transplanted so the pot may be too small? I have heard that plants should never have more than maybe 7 traps (cant remember where read or exact number) then it is most likely two plants? That could be overcrowding.
7. Not quite enough sun or too much water. It does get artificial light every night because its under our security light.
8. They ate too much. This one I dont believe is likely, but I guess it can be a porker haha. Never hand fed.
9. I used a little plastic cup to hold the plant leaves up higher. It was a kind of solo cup that is opaque, and it just happened to fit well around it. I cut the top section of the cup ring to hold them up. I figured it was better if the traps dont face down or on the ground. Could this do anything? I can elaborate if its not understood. Basically a higher extension to the pot itself.
10. Could be perfectly fine, and im asking stupid questions. You will see in the pics that theres green mossy grass growing, but I didnt think this was bad.
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