Hello, I acquired a D.graminifolia in a 1:1 peat:sand mix. Is there a more optimal mix for this plant and, if so, would it be wise to transplant? Also, I'd...
The optimal mix would be 1 part perlite to 1 part peat. Use a young large leaf. An older one will be near the end of it's life cycle. Place the whole leaf onto...
hello there :) ... if its growing nicely in this, keep it in this. if not, ive found sphag is good. ... ive had mixed results with this. id recommend leaving...
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My Drosera capillaris and D. brevifolia have started sending up flower stalks. I can't wait until spring to see what comes up....
Hi all.. I asked a similar question years ago on the CP listserv but was looking for a better response. I've been getting some really low quality long fiber...
Thanks for the advice. It's doing fine now so I'll take your and kathy's advice and let it be for now, then repot/take cuttings when it's established itself. ...
First, microwaves kill by heating water within and outside of living organisms, so microwaving will more efficiently sterilize a wet medium relative to one...
Thanks for the reply. In my case, it's the nuisance of pulling out weeds in the sphagnum moss which makes me want to sterilize it. Thanks, Matt ... From:...
Hi, Today i had to see, that one of my D. chrysolepis 'Sera Do Cipo' has turned brown. The strange thing about it is, that only the stem is affected so far....
Dear Matt and the group! I regret very much that I have been "out of commission" for quite a while now. Just a reminder to let you all know that I am back...
I have one outdoor bog that I've let grow over. I was looking at it today and thought that the Drosera were being smothered out. I decided to do the little...
I've put up a link to a new site I'm trying to get off the ground. Backyard Bogs is intended for frustrated growers who follow the directions that come on...
Hi friends, I'm sorry for this totally off-topic message. I just heard that my favorite current TV show - which also happens to be my CPs favorite show (now...
Dear Sundew Club members: Until further notice, please do not order anything from my website: Queensland3.com There is a problem and I shall let you know when...
Hello fellow sundew lovers, I'm Paul from central PA, I have been growing various CPs for the past 12 years, but Drosera are by far my favorite. During the...
Hi, I'm Cristiano Perrucci, 39yrs old, Italian. I'm growing CPs since the last Century (+/- 1995). My interest is mainly focused on Australian droseras. ...
Hi Cristiano, Welcome to the group. Matt ... From: "Cristiano Perrucci" <crispers@...> To: <thesundewclub@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, December 05,...
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Welcome Paul What other sorts of drosera do you grow maybe we could do some seed swaps regards Belinda...
Welcome Paul. Petiolaris complex plants can sometimes be tricky. Please keep us posted on your experiences. Matt ... From: "paulreadly" <paulw@...> ...
I usually use 1 part perlite per 2 parts sphagnum/peat moss. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Distilled water has always worked well for me. The brighter the...
Connie said... ... Not sure I can give you a guaranteed method, but here's what I tend to do... Soil? - peat and pumice (coarse non-calcium based sand). ...
A friend of a friend is travelling to Mt. Kenya and would like to see some local carnivorous plants, particularly Drosera pilosa. Does anyone here know of any...
I just got these 2 products and wonder whether they'll be any good for my Drosera. Does anyone have any experience with these or similar? Take a look at the...
Hi everyone. I've still got some spare Carnivorous Plant Newsletter back issues available along with some other plant books. Please email me back ASAP with...
Welcome! Every once in a while I get an email from someone who wants me to tell them everything there is to know about sundews. This is kind of inconsiderate...
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