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I have had these VFT's for a month now, and they are looking pretty good. There is some healthy coloration on the new traps, and there's a bunch of new ones on the way. One plant is producing especially large traps, which have a beautiful red color.



the same trap shortly after opening


the family


Just thought I would share. I'm putting them through dormancy next year because I think they deserve a good growth season prior to their dormancy. Just thought I would share! Happy holidays!

( I am aware that the leaf attached to the big trap has discoloration. I think that this is due to a bit too much water and that it was formed while the plant was adjusting to the new light levels.)

Also.... I got a nice camera for Christmas, so I might be able to upload some nice pictures soon

where are you located?

Fly Trap Hunter wrote:where are you located?

Northern Illinois. Currently it is 1 degree outside. Wind chill: -13*F.

I used to do a lot of work along the lake in nw Chicago or physically Lake Forest. I loved the area. Love Shed Aquarium, Ed Debevnic's, art Institute. frozen lake sculptures, the L

dislikes the driest air on the earth in Winter.

I ask where you live because I thought your plants were outside. cool I cant imagine living somewhere so cold but I guess you just deal with it.

Yep. I live in Lake county actually, so a bit far north of Chicago. I know that there is Volo bog up here, which is home to some S.purpensis. I don't know how the heck they survive! I have heard that bogs produce some heat through decomposition, and that their thermal mass is big enough to overcome freezing, but now I'm curious. Maybe one weekend I'll go there and check it out.