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ChefDean wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 4:39 pm What kind of plant are we talking about? How big is the flower stalk? How big and healthy is the plant?
In general, I would say to cut the stalk so that the plant doesn't have to deal with expending the energy to grow one as well as the stress of a repot. But I've also successfully potted up plants sent to me bare root that had flower stalks growing. It kinda depends on not only the type of plant, but your skill level with these plants should also be taken into consideration.

VFT Fused Tooth(5" pot), tiny tiny tiny flower head just popped up in the center
overall vft is about 4" wide, rhizome is about 1"

I have a False Vivipary in my Fused Tooth Flytrap from CA Carnivores.


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fluffy123 wrote:I have a False Vivipary in my Fused Tooth Flytrap from CA Carnivores.

Sorry, what is a "false vivipary"? still pretty new to VFT's

EDIT:
AH i found it here, - false-vivipary-traps-on-a-flower-stalk-t13086.html

False vivipary is when the flower stalk starts growing traps.

ChefDean wrote: VFT's can handle the stress of a repot better than other plants, but not so much a flower stalk after a repot. I would suggest cutting it and trying for strikes. Cut it and put it cut side down into the media.

Will do
looks like i still have some time to wait

I'd like to ask this question beforehand, probably still has another 1-2 weeks(or longer) to grow until i cut...over caring I guess....

I'm planning on using 100% Lfs to propagate the stalk, as after searching most say lfs is better over peat/perlite.
I tried searching the questions but no luck...

Do I stick the flower stalk right-side up? Or layed flat(does it matter?), and how deep?

Do i need any short of cover for them (clear bags)?

And finally Do i leave them in full direct sun or windowsill?

Thanks a bunch!
And sorry for bumping the topic

Hang94 wrote:Do I stick the flower stalk right-side up? Or layed flat(does it matter?), and how deep?

See this article:
https://www.flytrapcare.com/propagation ... fly-traps/

Scroll down to where the header "Flower Stalks" is and read on from there!