how long can be unpotted

how long can be unpotted#143104

By sundew -  Tue May 22, 2012 1:28 am
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- Tue May 22, 2012 1:28 am #143104

i just ordered some sundews( binata, intermedia, venusta) and soil.
what should i do if the sundews get here before the soil. how long can the be unpotted and what is the best way to keep them without soil?

Re: how long can be unpotted#143110

By Ras -  Tue May 22, 2012 2:09 am
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- Tue May 22, 2012 2:09 am #143110

they can do fine if you wrap the roots completely in wet paper towel, for a day or two, dont want to keep them un potted for long
and only use distilled water ofc :p
nice group of plants btw, the binita should get quite large and intermedia and venusta put out seeds like crazy
gl man!

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Re: how long can be unpotted#143119

By jamez -  Tue May 22, 2012 11:19 am
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- Tue May 22, 2012 11:19 am #143119

as long as there roots are moist they can be unpotted for several weeks. I grow a drosera on a wooded table with just a pile of peat moss.

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Re: how long can be unpotted#143140

By sundew -  Tue May 22, 2012 5:41 pm
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- Tue May 22, 2012 5:41 pm #143140

i think i read somewhere they can be kept in a bowl of distilled water?
should arrive today-friday.

Re: how long can be unpotted#143165

By jamez -  Tue May 22, 2012 10:50 pm
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- Tue May 22, 2012 10:50 pm #143165

sundew wrote:i think i read somewhere they can be kept in a bowl of distilled water?
should arrive today-friday.

Yes, but a wet paper towel would be better.

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