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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 18, 2007 22:44:54 GMT
I was wondering if anyone had luck starting flytrap seeds in just pure sphagnum peat moss, without perlite/sand mix? I think it should be ok.
Thanks, Ricky
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Post by Aidan on Dec 18, 2007 22:56:49 GMT
Peat alone is fine. Sprinkle seed on the surface, keep damp and stand back. You should see first germination in two to three weeks.
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 18, 2007 23:06:53 GMT
Thank you Aidan! I will start them soon!
Ricky
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Post by Michael Catalani on Dec 19, 2007 0:43:32 GMT
I was wondering if anyone had luck starting flytrap seeds in just pure sphagnum peat moss, without perlite/sand mix? I think it should be ok. Thanks, Ricky Pure sphagnum peat moss is all I ever use for flytraps, seeds and plants.
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 0:58:43 GMT
Mr. Catalani, thanks for a response! I am beginning to wonder about using just pure sphagnum peat because it is acidic and don't have to buy additional sand/perlite, etc.
Thanks, Ricky
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Post by vraev on Dec 19, 2007 3:59:32 GMT
Yeah! You can use pure peat. VFT's are pretty unspecific about the media as long as its acidic and low nutrients. Here is some which I started in 80% peat + 20% perlite.
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 12:13:44 GMT
Thanks!! How long did they take to germinate?
Ricky
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Post by fischermans on Dec 19, 2007 12:30:29 GMT
Hello For me it takes 4 weeks. 2 Dionaea seedlings Regards Alexander
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Post by vraev on Dec 19, 2007 18:58:49 GMT
yeah! I think mine took a bit over 1 - 2 months. If u are interested...with the dates: By vraev at 2006-12-31 By vraev at 2007-01-16 By vraev at 2007-02-18 sometime in june I am using the same standard peat + perlite mix. Nothing different from the ordinary.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Dec 19, 2007 21:43:06 GMT
Ricky, we are getting into the season now, that Florida can get some frost at times. If you set them outside after germination of the seed, be careful! Are you doing this on a sunny windowsill? Brian.
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 21:50:14 GMT
Hello Brian! No I haven't started them yet! I just have the pot ready and had the peat soaking in distilled water to get it very wet. I will wait until sometime in Feb/March to actually plant them. I just wanted to know if plain peat moss would do alright!! I know it can get algae growing on the top of the peat soil. I also can see that my flytraps are finally going dormant and growing slower, which makes me happy!! I can see it is warming up again though, and hope Jan/Feb. will be much colder!!
Thank again, Ricky
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 21:53:52 GMT
Thanks Alexander, for sharing your flytrap seedlings!!! I am excited to get mine started!!!
Thank you again, Ricky Haag
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 21:56:50 GMT
Vraev, thanks again for those wonderful photos!! Your flytraps are so beautiful!!! I am anxious about seeing how my flytraps do when Spring arrives here in Florida!! It's been so warm here, and hope they keep growing year after year!!! Right now they look as though they are growing slower, and going dormant, which is a good thing!!! Can't wait for it to get a little colder!!!!
Thanks again, Ricky Haag
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Post by Aidan on Dec 19, 2007 22:06:35 GMT
I will wait until sometime in Feb/March to actually plant them. Dionaea seed remains viable for only a short period and unless properly stored will all be dead by approximately one hundred days after harvest. If you intend to keep seed for any length of time, store it dry, in a sealed container, under refrigeration.
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Post by venusflytrapfreak on Dec 19, 2007 23:26:36 GMT
Thanks Aidan! I will store them in a dry, sealed container, and put the in the fridge. I appreciate everyone giving me advice.
Thanks, Ricky Haag
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