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I posted about my very deformed looking vft plant before. It's small, hugs the substrate, and has twisted, almost frilly or wavy petioles. I've flushed the plant numerous times with fresh rain water and yet, it still grows this way. My other two plants have been nothing if not healthy. Both have been catching flies like crazy. They all share the same container. Here are some pictures.

In the same container it is unlikely to be mineral burn, look for some pests.
Cheers
Steve

That's mite damage.

What should I do then? I'm guessing I need some miticide.

http://www.flytrapcare.com/store/other- ... ous-plants

only place i know of to buy VFT-approved miticide except in HUGE quantities.

Okay. Buying Avid, but how much do I spray on the plants exactly? I'm going to spray the whole container just to be sure that none of the little buggers are hiding anywhere. Also, it looks to be somewhat toxic to people as well. Should I be wearing a mask, safety goggles and rubber gloves when I spray?

I wonder if Matt supply a handy use guide with the miticide?

Artchic528 wrote:Okay. Buying Avid, but how much do I spray on the plants exactly?

Only enough to cover the surface of the leaves.

Artchic528 wrote:Should I be wearing a mask, safety goggles and rubber gloves when I spray?

Yes, I would recommend doing so. If I don't do it when I spray, I get a headache.

Artchic528 wrote:I wonder if Matt supply a handy use guide with the miticide?

It's pretty simple! Mix at the concentration listed on the bottle, spray the leaves, repeat 3 to 5 days later. That should take care of any mite problems for at least 6 months.

Matt wrote:

Artchic528 wrote:Okay. Buying Avid, but how much do I spray on the plants exactly?

Only enough to cover the surface of the leaves.

Artchic528 wrote:Should I be wearing a mask, safety goggles and rubber gloves when I spray?

Yes, I would recommend doing so. If I don't do it when I spray, I get a headache.

Artchic528 wrote:I wonder if Matt supply a handy use guide with the miticide?

It's pretty simple! Mix at the concentration listed on the bottle, spray the leaves, repeat 3 to 5 days later. That should take care of any mite problems for at least 6 months.

Thanks Matt!!

That soil mix looks very dry.

tommyr wrote:That soil mix looks very dry.

I noticed that too while I was taking pictures, so I watered it thoroughly afterword with a two liter jug. We've had little rain here in the past few weeks, so everything is getting a bit on the dry side. I'm not used to having such a dry beginning to fall, so it was not in my habit to check the planter as frequently.