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Post by sarracenialover on Dec 14, 2007 2:47:22 GMT
I'm not new to CPs, but I am new to aquatic types of CPs. I'm thinking about getting either aldrovandas or bladderworts (utricularia). I have a terrarium with a few nepenthes plants already growing inside it. What container size should i use? What other kinds of things and water should i use to make the environment? Also, since it is in a terrarium, what varieties don't require dormancy?
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Post by ICPS-bob on Dec 14, 2007 3:19:16 GMT
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Post by locko on Dec 14, 2007 3:52:30 GMT
Aldrovanda = too much work. From my experience the whole tank needs cleaning every month or they die. As soon as you see any algae you have to drain it replace the media ect ect. U. gibba is a easy utric not much attention needed to grow it so I would recommend it.
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Post by sarracenialover on Dec 14, 2007 4:54:07 GMT
the first URL just talks about the history of Aldrovanda, no cultivation guides
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Post by ICPS-bob on Dec 14, 2007 6:11:53 GMT
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Post by rsivertsen on Dec 15, 2007 21:44:27 GMT
You can also read through the various posts here in the Aldrovanda thread.
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Post by sarracenialover on Jan 23, 2008 0:18:28 GMT
then you should've given that link
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Post by ICPS-bob on Jan 23, 2008 0:53:49 GMT
then you should've given that link What? You are already there. Simply back up one level and you will find 19 Aldrovanda threads.
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Post by sarracenialover on Jan 23, 2008 2:43:51 GMT
ok then
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Post by rsivertsen on Jan 23, 2008 11:35:40 GMT
I would advise against growing Aldrovanda in any terrariums or containers as it's extremely labor intensive, and ultimately, just another exercise in futility. They will either out grow your containers, or they will all die within a few months. Containers will only hold them for a few weeks at best.
The red forms are easier than the Japanese green forms, but can't tolerate a hard freeze.
Look through the images I've posted here in these threads to view how they grow in a natural pond setting. It's nearly impossible to emulate all the factors of natural pond environment in any artificial container.
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Post by pinglover on Jan 24, 2008 12:18:08 GMT
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Post by sarracenialover on Feb 7, 2008 23:57:46 GMT
I am thinking of a small pastic box to grow Aldrovanda in. How small can it be to grow waterwheel plants in (in gals)?
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Post by coline on Jan 6, 2013 23:32:49 GMT
Thanks for the links Bob!
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