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VFT Seedlings falling over

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:55 am
by rpe
My VFT seedlings are falling over is it because I used pure peat? They have a root still growing into the peat but they lay over on their side. I took a tooth pick and pushed them down till they stood back up. These are Steve_D seeds and also I may have a yellow or possibly an albino not sure yet. I will summit a photo soon.

Re: VFT Seedlings falling over

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:36 am
by Matt
Sometimes seedlings just don't root well and need a little help. It could also be that you have fungus gnat larvae eating the roots. Have you inspected for this?

Re: VFT Seedlings falling over

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:39 am
by rpe
No. What do they look like? Do you need a magnifying glass?

Re: VFT Seedlings falling over

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:43 am
by Matt
It depends on how good your eyesight is. You should be able to see them unaided, but it's not easy because they're tiny. Here are some on a 1mm grid:
Image
Another topic on them and a photo:
http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/viewt ... =18&t=2125

Re: VFT Seedlings falling over

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:00 am
by rpe
I found some in my outside plants but none in my seedling container.