by SwiggityStag » Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:46 am
by SFLguy » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:09 am
by SwiggityStag » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:42 pm
SFLguy wrote:The care for almost all vfts is generally the same so there won't be any difference in conditions between bristletooth and most other flytraps, one thing I'd ask is why not grow it outdoors?
Also just making sure (I know you've read the care sheets but...) you'll be using distilled water right? (Or some other form of pure water)
by kcbugs » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:53 pm
by SFLguy » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:57 pm
SwiggityStag wrote:SFLguy wrote:The care for almost all vfts is generally the same so there won't be any difference in conditions between bristletooth and most other flytraps, one thing I'd ask is why not grow it outdoors?
Also just making sure (I know you've read the care sheets but...) you'll be using distilled water right? (Or some other form of pure water)
Oh yes, I understand that, I was just wondering if people found that they are a hearty plant, ect. I'm not wanting to grow outdoors because the main reason for choosing the VFT is that everything year we get an insane, and I do mean INSANE, amount of houseflys during the summer. Plus, if the plant is outdoors I wont really get to see it. I knew about the distilled water thing and it is actually something I keep around the house for myself and my dogs to drink anyway.
The spot I am going to keep it in gets a lot of sun, of course if it isn't enough I do have artificial lighting that is very much suitable for plants to supplement if I must. Supposedly juniper bonsai trees don't do well indoors either but the one I keep in the same area is thriving and its lighting and temp needs are the same, so I don't think I will need to supplement, but I keep a close eye on all my babies so I will know if I do need to before the plant gets into trouble.
by SFLguy » Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:00 pm
by SwiggityStag » Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:51 pm
kcbugs wrote:Hi Swiggity! If you plan to grow vft's indoors, you'll need some pretty intense fluorescent lighting. They are full sun plants, and will need 12 to 14 hours of bright light per day if kept indoors. I have a couple that I keep in my green room under a four lamp T8 fixture, 6500k lamps. I keep the plants at about 3 inches below the fixture. Lack of light is probably number 2 in cause of death of vft's. It can be done, but they don't do quite as well as they would outdoors. Which ever you choose, ask plenty of questions, and best of luck!
by SFLguy » Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:08 pm
by kcbugs » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:46 pm
SFLguy wrote:I believe the 12-14 hours is only in reference to using artificial lighting, they should get at least six hours of natural sunlight
by ps3isawesome » Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:09 pm
by SwiggityStag » Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:32 am
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