Hi, Im new to the game

Hi, Im new to the game#70580

By Sam5985 -  Sun Sep 12, 2010 3:15 pm
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- Sun Sep 12, 2010 3:15 pm #70580

Hello,

Im kinda new to VFT's and was given one for a pressie a few weeks back, and i have a few questions.

1) Reading on this forum i have discovered it is best to re-pot the plants when received, however what soil do i need to re-pot the plant?

2) Watering the plants as well there is a number of references to using distilled water, what is best tap or distilled water?

Thanks to anyone who can help

Re: Hi, Im new to the game#70591

By moof -  Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:01 pm
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- Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:01 pm #70591

1) Peat moss of acidic (low) pH, 3,5-4,5, silica sand would be also a good adition to the soil mix. And you need a pot;)
2) distilled water

Peter

Re: Hi, Im new to the game#70596

By Steve_D -  Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:22 pm
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- Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:22 pm #70596

Regarding appropriate potting "soil," the articles at the main site will help--

http://FlytrapCare.com/

Re: Hi, Im new to the game#70614

By Matt -  Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:38 pm
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- Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:38 pm #70614

Hello and welcome Sam! Congrats on the new flytrap

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Re: Hi, Im new to the game#70656

By linton -  Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:14 am
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- Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:14 am #70656

Hi Sam & welcome. Have a good read through the article that Steve has provided a link to. It will answer most of your questions and probably save the life of your new flytrap.
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