Which CPs to allow to flower

Which CPs to allow to flower#119379

By Anne58 -  Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:28 pm
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- Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:28 pm #119379

I read in the vft section that letting a venus flytrap flower will drain a lot of energy from the plant but what about some of the other species of carnivoires - the pings and sundews? Is there a similar drain of energy or is it okay to let them flower?

Re: Which CPs to allow to flower#119382

By stitz25b -  Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:06 pm
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- Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:06 pm #119382

anything can flower
just make sure they all have enough sun

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Re: Which CPs to allow to flower#119456

By Grey -  Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:39 am
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- Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:39 am #119456

As long as your plants are kept in the right conditions (and with enough sunlight and water) they should be okay to flower. I've had over 50 flower stalks this growing season (more on the way) and have noticed little change to my pinguicula; my drosera do slow their growth a little when flowering but they recover rapidly.

If in doubt, cut it off; otherwise, good luck! =]

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Re: Which CPs to allow to flower#119473

By Daniel_G -  Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:53 pm
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- Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:53 pm #119473

Drosera's usually flower only if they're being cared for properly, so their fine.
Pinguiculas, i'm not sure about, but i've got one flower already, and 4 more coming, so as Grey said "If in doubt, cut it off"

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