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Sphagnum#311537

By Lukebart02 -  Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:02 pm
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- Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:02 pm #311537

Why does my sphagnum loss for my Venus flytrap feel really slimy? Is this normal?

Re: Sphagnum#311552

By xr280xr -  Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:48 pm
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- Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:48 pm #311552

It's most likely algae. You may be keeping it a tad too wet and/or it might not be getting enough direct sunlight. Lower quality sphagnum moss is also more prone to algae growth.

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Re: Sphagnum#311560

By Fly Trap Hunter -  Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:37 pm
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- Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:37 pm #311560

Lukebart02 wrote:Why does my sphagnum moss for my Venus flytrap feel really slimy? Is this normal?

the moss can also be too tight in the container. ive loosened up the moss and it dries out better and seems to help.

Re: Sphagnum#311747

By steve booth -  Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:50 pm
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- Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:50 pm #311747

As above, it is either packed too tightly, or not enough sun or air movement.

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