Matthew from Tampa wrote about problems with his VFT. I just moved to
Florida a few months ago, so I am not sure how to grow VFTs in the winter
here. So far I have caught the suggestions to keep them a little less
moist in the winter months to promote dormancy and prevent rotting of the
plants and roots. I am certainly going to try that. I have several VFT
"babies" that I rooted over the summer and autumn (under flourescent
lighting) and I would certainly hate to take a chance on losing them.
Matthew, are you growing your VFT outside or indoors in a window? Did you
try growing them in a pan of water over the warmer months? This is good to
bring up humidity and keep them with enough water in the soil. Also, full
sun I have found to be important. Which is tough in at my place because of
all the trees. Shadows pop up everywhere and I find that I have to move
the plants several times a day to get good sun.
Let us know how things are going, Matthew. And feel free to drop me an
E-mail sometimes.
Tracie
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