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So, is fine if i use only one 36w for my plants for about 6 hours (from 9 am in the morning to 12 pm i got sunlight and from 12 pm to 6 pm i was thinking to use only one 36w artificial light) ?

I put my question here because i'm thinking about my 1 Drosera capensis and 1 Nephenthes ventrata. My below post was good for my venus flytrap but sadly i kill them in winter (too much clod in my balcony). http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/artificial-light-18-18-watt-t4155.html So my question is : I...

Do you attach strings to nephentes to sustain it ?

 by roarke ¦  Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:17 am ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Do you attach strings to nephentes to sustain it ? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1003

Do you attach strings to your nephentes if its getting to heavy ?
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Re: May i repot cacti if they are many on one pot ?

 by roarke ¦  Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:10 pm ¦  Forum: Other Non-Carnivorous Plants ¦  Topic: May i repot cacti if they are many on one pot ? ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 5332

Ok, i will leave them be, for the moment...

May i repot cacti if they are many on one pot ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:24 am ¦  Forum: Other Non-Carnivorous Plants ¦  Topic: May i repot cacti if they are many on one pot ? ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 5332

May i repot cacti if they are many on one pot, or should i wait to grow ? The longest one is 6 cm.
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Re: Nepenthes Ventrata pitchers are half dryed

 by roarke ¦  Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:08 am ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Nepenthes Ventrata pitchers are half dryed ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 5432

A late reply, but i can say that is peat moss bought.

Nepenthes Ventrata new plant bottom is brown

 by roarke ¦  Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:50 pm ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Nepenthes Ventrata pitchers are half dryed ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 5432

Anyone know why my Nepenthes Ventrata new plant bottom is brown ? I had earthworms, but managed to flushed them out. The "brown" spot on plant is about 1 cm and half ( and abut the same in the earth). Maybe is drying or is normal ?
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Nepenthes Ventrata pitchers are half dryed

 by roarke ¦  Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:40 pm ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Nepenthes Ventrata pitchers are half dryed ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 5432

I understand that if the pitchers are half dry, they can stand that way a couple of months, but being march already ( rather cold in my country, with -5 Celsius and 20 Celsius in home, but i think in about 2 weeks the spring will come :) ) the new pitchers will come after the dry ones are removed, o...

Anyone tried milk and water to Nephentes ventrata ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:11 pm ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Anyone tried milk and water to Nephentes ventrata ? ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 3042

Hi, anyone tried milk mixed with water (not in the pitcher like the "milk method", but in the soil). If anyone tried milk + water in the soil, how much milk ? (the idea is that my pitchers of one of my plants are dying and i wanna give the "milk method" in the soil.

How to protect Nephentes ventrata when going on a vacation ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:02 pm ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: How to protect Nephentes ventrata when going on a vacation ? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 2179

Hi, what are the best methods when leaving on a vacation ? Tray of water (my 2 plants are hanging above ground and don't have one, but i read that "tray of water is not a good idea.), a plastic bag over them to keep the moist ? I have them in my room now close to my window, because is getting colder...

What tipe of insect could this be (small,black,not mite)

 by roarke ¦  Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:57 pm ¦  Forum: Chit Chat ¦  Topic: What tipe of insect could this be (small,black,not mite) ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2444

small, black, not mite, found sometimes on the furniture or books (dont know if is related to dust or plants), is half of an milimeter, move quickly if disturbed and have 2 antennas and the body is made from 2 or 3 parts. They are rare. Zoom in when you open the image. (i have a higher resolution bu...

Do you spray the leaves with water your nepenthes ventrata ?

 by roarke ¦  Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:42 am ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Do you spray the leaves with water your nepenthes ventrata ? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 3611

Hi all, when i bought my plant, on a leaflet it says that you must not spray with water the leaves, because stains will develop in time. Why not ? Thanks in advance.

Re: Removal of bugs from Nepenthes ventrata ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:07 am ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Removal of bugs from Nepenthes ventrata ? ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 5173

Ok, good advice.

Re: Venus fly trap leaf is over-opening ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:02 am ¦  Forum: Venus Fly Trap General Discussions ¦  Topic: Venus fly trap leaf is over-opening ? ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 2956

No problem Mikeduner

its not as creative as they think. its aweful, what do you think?
-good rhyme btw.
And the opened leaves are dying, new are emerging.

Re: Removal of bugs from Nepenthes ventrata ?

 by roarke ¦  Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:38 am ¦  Forum: Tropical Pitcher Plants ¦  Topic: Removal of bugs from Nepenthes ventrata ? ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 5173

Thank you all, i meant removal of bugs after some time, i know that bugs are food for them. :)

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