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Making a Root Cut

By AhmtBgraa
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-  Tue May 17, 2022 12:04 pm #411242
The roots of the flycatcher I just bought were very long. So I had to cut about 2-4 cm from the tip of the roots (only from those that are too long). Would this be a problem for the flycatcher? What consequences can it have? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Making a Root Cut

By AhmtBgraa
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-  Tue May 17, 2022 12:07 pm #411243
In the meantime, I had to cut it because I was going to do a soil change. Immediately after slaughter, I planted it in new soil.
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By Panman
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-  Tue May 17, 2022 1:50 pm #411249
You should never cut the roots of a flytrap. The rhizome will produce more roots, but the plant will slow its growth. If the roots are too long for the pot, simply curl them around the bottom.
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By thepitchergrower
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-  Tue May 17, 2022 2:26 pm #411257
I wouldn't suggest cutting the roots unless they are already dead. It will set the plant back
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Re: Making a Root Cut

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-  Tue May 17, 2022 5:53 pm #411287
Carnies wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 3:19 pm If you cut the dead ones, you'll most likely end up with duds, if your sundew has lots of live roots, I'd suggest cutting one or two of them.
I think OP is talking about trimming flytrap roots.
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