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I just yanked off a leaf from a dormant VFT. Didn't get much of the rhizome. I've planted the trap separately. This is probably one of the worst times to be taking a pulling. Lets see what happens!

I accidentally broke off a leaf when repotting a plant last week. I too didn't get much of the rhizome. I'm hoping it takes, but I guess we'll see. Keep us posted on yours.

I bought a very strong CFL. Anything will take under that thing lol!

Hi guys, Just wondering, When is the best time to take leaf pullings?
Thanks Pat

Hey Pat,
I've had luck taking them at any time of the year. I just repotted a few plants in October and when I did, I pulled off a few of the leaves that looked the worst. I took off all the dead stuff and put the whitest parts of the rhizome in some sphagnum moss. I just noticed some new growth on the pullings last week!

I think the best time to do it is whenever you regularly repot your plants. For most people this is in the spring time.

Hi Everyone,

I just did a leaf pulling this week of 'Clayton's Red Sunset'.
http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/viewt ... f=24&t=307
I wrapped two pullings from 'Clayton's Red Sunset' in 100% Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss and then placed them next to the mother plant. This way if they strike, I will know which Dionaea it is.
I plan to keep the LFSM wet and hope the pullings strike!


Giovanni