Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.

Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378891

By albertoburrito -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:44 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:44 pm #378891

Today, during classes, the wind got super strong and knocked the pot over. Almost all the leaves got torn off when it landed on the rocks. I checked on it, and the rhizome seems unharmed. What should I do? Will it survive?

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378893

By Frothy_Milk -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:49 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:49 pm #378893

Just repot the rhizome and hope it regrows. How are the roots?

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378894

By albertoburrito -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:53 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:53 pm #378894

The roots are fine.

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378896

By albertoburrito -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:53 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:53 pm #378896

There are like one or two tiny nubs of growth that weren't damaged, I hope they grow.

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378897

By Frothy_Milk -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:58 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:58 pm #378897

I don’t see why it wouldn’t make a comeback. Try getting a plastic saucer/bowl that is as tall or taller than the pot, stick it in and fill it all the way up with water so there’s weight to it in case there are high winds again. Also works so you don’t have to water so often as well.

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378898

By albertoburrito -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:00 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:00 pm #378898

If I fill it in all the way, won't that drown the plant?

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378905

By Frothy_Milk -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:45 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:45 pm #378905

Venus fly traps, sarracenia, and certain drosera love to be waterlogged at all times. If the bowl is taller than the pot don’t drown it overhead, just make sure that pot is always in at least 2 inches of water.

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378910

By Panman -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:04 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:04 pm #378910

Flytraps do not like to be waterlogged. They will get root rot if the roots are sitting in water. Although they are bog plants, in their natural environment the ground is very sandy and drained. They don't sit in water for very long.

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378914

By CPhunter101 -  Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:13 pm
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- Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:13 pm #378914

If you're willing to risk it, you can repot the flytrap and add some rocks to the bottom of the pot. You can also place mineral free rocks in the water tray. If you don't want to use rocks, I recommend that you place the flytrap somewhere really low and close to the ground. For extra protection from the wind, place heavy objects near your flytrap (make sure not to block out sunlight though).

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378929

By albertoburrito -  Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:24 am
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- Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:24 am #378929

Thanks, I used some wire to secure the water tray, which is taller than the pot, so it should be safe.

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378933

By Frothy_Milk -  Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:40 am
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- Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:40 am #378933

Panman wrote:Flytraps do not like to be waterlogged. They will get root rot if the roots are sitting in water. Although they are bog plants, in their natural environment the ground is very sandy and drained. They don't sit in water for very long.

I’ve always kept my North American plants sitting in a tray of water at all times. California carnivores, sarracenia northwest, etc recommends this for growing.

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378938

By albertoburrito -  Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:53 am
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- Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:53 am #378938

Tray watering is good, but i think you meant moist instead of waterlogged. Waterlogged plants can get root rot.

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#378940

By Frothy_Milk -  Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:13 am
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- Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:13 am #378940

albertoburrito wrote:Tray watering is good, but i think you meant moist instead of waterlogged. Waterlogged plants can get root rot.

Yeah there is a difference should’ve been more specific. The soil wasn’t sopping wet ever it was just moist at all times

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Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#379341

By albertoburrito -  Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:58 am
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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:58 am #379341

My plant is showing new growth already, how long do you think it will take to regrow to full size?

Re: Venus flytrap got almost all leaves torn off.#379355

By CPhunter101 -  Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:41 am
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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:41 am #379355

Perhaps 2-4 months, give or take a few weeks. Typical flytraps grow slowly... You've got to give it time.

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