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Post by willow15 on Sept 14, 2015 0:18:53 GMT
Greetings I am new to carnivorous plants and have been following the rules with regard to cultivation and watering. Recently I watered my selection of Venus fly traps with rainwater. The rainwater had been collected in a container; however, as I poured the water onto the plants I noticed it had some algae in the water. Since then, moss has grown freely on the surface of the soil that my plants are growing. Is this a problem? Is there a way to remove the moss without damaging the plants? Thank You, Iain dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20326858/_DWA9271.jpg
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Post by fredg on Sept 14, 2015 19:45:12 GMT
The algae and the moss are not connected. You say you follow the rules, there are rules? I assume you are top watering from your description. I've never done that. The moss shouldn't be a problem to adult plants. Even seedlings should be able to cope.
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Post by willow15 on Sept 17, 2015 9:26:25 GMT
Hi Fred Thanks for your reply and your time in uploading a photograph Yes I mainly water from above but ensure some water is always in the bottom of the pot. By rules I meant that I always use deminerized water / rainwater. The green algal mat started out as a green slim that covered the substrate. it eventually evolved into what you see in the photograph. I attempted to upload a picture; however, I receive a message stating the forum has exceeded its file limit. Here is a link to an image. dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20326858/_DWA9271.jpgThank you for your advice, Iain
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Post by fredg on Sept 17, 2015 15:23:59 GMT
That plant looks perfectly happy. You could remove unwanted growth from specific areas if you find it aesthetically better. Otherwise, leave well alone.
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Post by willow15 on Sept 17, 2015 22:02:11 GMT
Hello Fred
I will do as you suggest - thank you! Iain
PS - just quickly - is it best to water from above or below ? I gather you do later.
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