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Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:06 am
by VinylSock
Hi everyone,
I used to grow mostly sundews, lots of varieties. Others as well such as American pitcher plants, nepenthes, pings and utrics. I had a beautiful collection growing and then life happened. The plants got neglected and I lost most of them. I collected seed though the whole growing time, but now, years later, i am ready to grow again but my seeds are old and not proving to be very viable anymore. I plan to be full time outdoor growing. I may lose some plants in the weather, but I want to try it. I found a local grower near me and have started with some live plants and the spark to get growing again has come back! I look forward to being here, helping where I can, and asking questions!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:35 pm
by Panman
Welcome to the forum!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:19 pm
by Savethetrees4life
Welcome to the sharing of knowledge.
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:12 pm
by ChefDean
VinylSock wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:06 amI plan to be full time outdoor growing. I may lose some plants in the weather, but I want to try it. I found a local grower near me and have started with some live plants and the spark to get growing again has come back!
Welcome to the FTC forums.
Whereabouts do you live? City and state only, no need to post anything more specific than that. I only ask because, even though you have some experience with carnivorous plants, others can share their experience and suggestions with their specific plants you may potentially get seeds or more from to help you have success in your area.
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:31 pm
by evenwind
Welcome!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:55 pm
by TrapsAndDews
Welcome to the forums.
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:16 pm
by -Stanley-
Greetings!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:32 pm
by VinylSock
ChefDean wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:12 pm
VinylSock wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:06 amI plan to be full time outdoor growing. I may lose some plants in the weather, but I want to try it. I found a local grower near me and have started with some live plants and the spark to get growing again has come back!
Welcome to the FTC forums.
Whereabouts do you live? City and state only, no need to post anything more specific than that. I only ask because, even though you have some experience with carnivorous plants, others can share their experience and suggestions with their specific plants you may potentially get seeds or more from to help you have success in your area.
Hey Chef, Vallejo California i have updated my profile as well. Thanks for asking and reminding me!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:56 pm
by ChefDean
In the Bay area you shouldn't have any problems outside for most carny plants. Some sundews may get a little ratty during the hot months, and you might be OK for dormancy for the temperates.
Good luck.
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:25 pm
by thepitchergrower
ChefDean wrote:In the Bay area you shouldn't have any problems outside for most carny plants. Some sundews may get a little ratty during the hot months, and you might be OK for dormancy for the temperates.
Good luck.
Chef, more than OK if you ask me. I'm in Fremont. I found the water trays were frozen. Ice!
Re: Hello! Glad to be here
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:23 pm
by ChefDean
Then you better have a plan your tropical and subtropicals, and a protection from freeze/thaw for your temperates.
