FlytrapCare Carnivorous Plant Forums

Hi Everyone!

I just did a blog on Winter dormancy.

http://www.flytrapcare.com/carnivorous-plant-blog.html


Giovanni

That seems like a good place to put it! Is your plant in a clay pot? If it is, bacteria can seep into it, I think.

lemonlily,

Yes you are right bacteria can seep into a clay pot but the number one reason not to use a clay pot is because a clay pot is composed of salt and as time progresses, the salt from the pot will seep into your growing medium slowly killing you plant.
ALWAYS use a plastic pot! As you can guess, I only use plastic pots for all my plants.

Giovanni

Wow, good job. It looks like a clay pot doesn't it...

Thank you lemonlily,

A lot of stores make plastic pots to look like clay pots. Plastic pots cost less and will not break if you drop them. I can't think of why someone would want a clay pot as opposed to a plastic pot.
I'm sure there are some reasons out there.

Giovanni

I have a question about what size pot I need. It came with a tiny pot but I know that they don't need much room.

Also, if you say, 2 inch pot, would that be the width, or the height?

I think the size of the pot refers to the depth of the pot, but I've never really figured that out. It could be the width. Most of the square pots I have are about the same height and width.

I prefer the 3 inch pots because they take up less space than the 4 inch pots but they are deep enough to handle the roots. Using 2 inch pots usually result in having roots growing out the bottom. If you have room for a 4 inch pot, they work well too.

lemonlily,
I agree with Matt, 3 inch pots take up less space than the 4 inch pots but are deep enough to handle the roots of Dionaea. Do not even bother with a 2 inch pot as you will end up with roots growing through the drainage holes.
Giovanni

I think mine is still in the two inch pot. I bought it (the plant) about two months ago. I don't think I see any roots yet. It will go dormant soon so I will leave it for now. I'm trying to find Peat or Spagnum moss. Will it be okay?

Your plant will be fine until spring time if you just leave it as it is.

Thank you Giovanni and Matt!!!

You're welcomed Lily!


Happy growing!

You are very welcome Lily! Thanks for all the questions. I really enjoy answering them!

You sure like helping people!