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By DrKonz
Posts:  1
Joined:  Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:53 am
#18651
Hey everyone, I have two Venus Fly Traps. All traps have turned black and finished rotting away and plenty of new leaves are now springing into life. My problem is that one plant has tiny new traps forming already, however the other is doing just as well except that the tip of each leaf is turning black just before it turns into a tiny trap. Any ideas what could be wrong? They are both well-watered and in a warm and sunny position...
By STEVIEFLY
Posts:  230
Joined:  Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:34 am
#18652
The more experienced members will be able to help you with this but it helps if you can post pictures so they can see what is happening to your plants.
By twigs
Posts:  244
Joined:  Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:23 pm
#18653
We need more info. What type of water are you using? Soil? Conditions(covered/open, outside?), and how long have you had the plants?
By Adam
Posts:  2892
Joined:  Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:39 am
#18657
It could be anything. Please post photos and compare your care to the articles on the main site: www.flytrapcare.com

Welcome aboard!
By kevinqwe
Posts:  1840
Joined:  Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:04 am
#18683
Welcome to the flytrapcare community!!
i cant tell you anything unless you post some pics
By English Springer
Posts:  705
Joined:  Wed May 06, 2009 1:08 am
#18692
Doctor,
Welcome to the site!
Black traps could be a sign of lack of light or just shock if they are newly purchased.
Usually with the right water, medium and light you will notice new growth and all be well.
Maybe you could psot some pictures and we could take a look.
Good luck--I am betting that they will be all right!
Peace!
E.S.
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