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Should I remove leaves from my Venus Fly Trap when they turn black? |
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Written by Matt
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Monday, 09 June 2008 14:31 |
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I usually remove the black leaves from my plants because I don't like looking at them and, if they conditions are right (if the media is really wet and there isn't much air movement), the dead and blackened leaves can mold or grow fungus, and although it is unlikely, that mold or fungus could spread to the plant. If you prefer to leave them, they usually just dry up and blow away or rot into the soil.
Before a Venus fly trap goes into dormancy, it is best to remove all of the dead traps and leaves. This will help prevent fungal infections during dormancy. However, you should leave any leaves that are green because they can still perform photosynthesis during dormancy and as the Venus fly trap comes out of dormancy.
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 June 2008 14:44 |
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and also what object can i remove my black fly traps
into a terrarium that was a failed grow carnivorous plants from seeds "kit". Soon afterwards, the then beautiful traps started turning black, then the entire leaf would turn black & die. Each trap did the same thing until there were only a few small, new leaves coming from the center. The leaves did grow back, but they grew back much smaller than the former ones. The traps turn black before they are even 50% developed.