"lorisarvendu" <loris at anon> wrote in message
news:jpigsu48v6stqkno6j8kf1u2d9lsml43nk at 4ax.com...
> On Tue, 5 Nov 2002 14:22:35 -0000, "bill sherren"
> <wb.sherren at ntlworld.com> wrote:
>> >
> >"lorisarvendu" <loris at anon> wrote in message
> >news:or2esugil6aj1olfej0399t24bomlcb0et at 4ax.com...> >> I have a venus fly trap, which I've had for about 2 months now. It's
> >> doing very well, and now appears to be putting out a flower. Is this
> >> usual for the UK in winter?
> >>
> >> I also have a pitcher planet (nepenthes) which is doing suspiciously
> >> well too.
> >>
> >> They are both on an east-facing window ledge in a nice warm
> >> double-glazed (& steamy) bathroom.
> >>
> >> Can anyone advise me about how regular I should be feeding these?
> >>
> >> cheers
> >>
> >> -L:)
> >
> >Hi
> >Neither plant needs feeding, as they are surprisingly successful at
catching
> >any passing flies, wasps etc.
> >I would move the venus flytrap to a cooler environment as it needs to
become
> >dormant for the winter. If it stays too warm it will eventually become
> >weaker and die. The flower stalk should also be removed as that can
weaken
> >the plant as well. The nepenthes if it is happy can stay where it is.
This
> >species does not become dormant.
> >Also reduce the watering for the venus flytrap. Allow the saucer it is
> >standing in to dry out between watering.
> >
> >Hope that helps!
> >
> >cheers
> >
> >bill
> >www.fly-catchers.co.uk
> >
> >
> Hi Bill
>> Thanks for the advice. I'll find somewhere else for the venus. The
> nepenthes is a very beautiful and fascinating plant - a few of the
> pitchers have exuded a sticky sweet-smellling juice - smells just like
> candy-floss!
>> Nice site too, I shall add it to my favourites!
>> cheers
>> -L:)
Hope it helps!
Nepenthes are one of my all time favorite plants!
Glad you liked the site.
cheers
bill
