Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?

Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411373

By Ani -  Wed May 18, 2022 1:58 pm
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- Wed May 18, 2022 1:58 pm #411373

Hey everyone. I know this probably seems like a silly question, but I am just about to repot my VFT, I have everything set up on the floor that I need, and I was about to put on some latex gloves for handling stuff, but I was wondering if latex gloves are toxic for the plant or the medium??
Thanks for any advice!

Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411376

By Panman -  Wed May 18, 2022 2:02 pm
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- Wed May 18, 2022 2:02 pm #411376

Latex gloves shouldn't hurt the plants at all.

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Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411377

By Ani -  Wed May 18, 2022 2:09 pm
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- Wed May 18, 2022 2:09 pm #411377

Thanks for confirming!

Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411625

By Cross -  Fri May 20, 2022 12:32 am
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- Fri May 20, 2022 12:32 am #411625

Although late, I can confirm. I use them to repot every time. Because if I get another piece of perlite jammed under my nail one more time...

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Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411683

By Ani -  Fri May 20, 2022 3:40 pm
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- Fri May 20, 2022 3:40 pm #411683

I made a point of just cutting my nails as short as they could go before hand. We don't have a nail brush right now and I didn't want to deal with having a ton of dirt under there I couldn't get to.

Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#411684

By Cross -  Fri May 20, 2022 3:42 pm
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- Fri May 20, 2022 3:42 pm #411684

Ani wrote:I made a point of just cutting my nails as short as they could go before hand. We don't have a nail brush right now and I didn't want to deal with having a ton of dirt under there I couldn't get to.

I won't lie, I use little scissors to clean under my nails. I've got a dog so we're out often. Somehow I always get diet under my nails.

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Re: Can I wear latex gloves when repotting a VFT?#430295

By MarioRanchi -  Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:12 pm
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- Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:12 pm #430295

No worries, your question isn't silly at all. Latex gloves are generally safe to use when repotting Venus Fly Traps (VFTs) as they don't contain harmful chemicals that can harm the plant or the medium. However, it's always a good idea to double-check and make sure the gloves you're using are clean and free of any potential pollutants that could affect your VFT.

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