Just for the record, not too far from me is a lake with a floating mat of live sphagnum moss. On this mat are introduced species of flytraps, sarracenia, purpurea, even some darlingtonia, all alongside our native Drosera rotundifolia. The plants do thrive in long fiber sphagnum. Also, use pumice over pool sand. Easier to get and holds less heat.
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can't use sand with mine here in the Philippines, the sun will make it soo 🔥 hot and will burn my ryzome. Jst like beach sand soo hot with full long sun light. Nice video. Keep up sir.
Unfortunately, I went to get the link and those pots are not available. The link I am providing are better pots, but more money. These are used a lot by growers, they fit side by side much better. growace.com/products/active-aqua-6-x-6-square-white-pot-8-tall-case-of-50?variant=39714804433060&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITW0xQSR7yme9UEp6VYKP7Z8dfOYZ1yGaXBa3RTPfLqxUhn7sYhllt0aAqk-EALw_wcB
I just repotted my mature king henry, and the roots are a good 8in long. Is it ok to use a 5-6in deep pot? I kinda wrapped the roots with sphagnum and folded it sideways a little
since you have many plants and do many times of repotting, do you think it matters that we should only repot in early spring while the plant is dormant or just about to come out of dormancy, or does it really matter?
That is a great question. For VFTs, it can be done during the growing season, but it needs to be done with more care not to disturb the roots. If you treat it as a plug and don't break roots, you can do it almost any time. But, spring is still the best time.
Just for the record, not too far from me is a lake with a floating mat of live sphagnum moss. On this mat are introduced species of flytraps, sarracenia, purpurea, even some darlingtonia, all alongside our native Drosera rotundifolia. The plants do thrive in long fiber sphagnum. Also, use pumice over pool sand. Easier to get and holds less heat.
Good, clear instructions and an adorable Westie. Who could ask for more! :)
New Subscriber. Keep the videos coming.
Hi Don ! I’m sorry about my comment,..and yes I’ve retracted it ,..I rewatch the video 2 times ,..and I was totally wrong!!! I seriously apologize for any stress this caused you ,.. I hope we can be friends,..I’ve just 👍 the video,..and I’m going to subscribe.
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Great vid as always! I am not sure if I can grow VFT in my conditions, but I think I will give it a try. Great plants! Thanks for sharing Don.
can't use sand with mine here in the Philippines, the sun will make it soo 🔥 hot and will burn my ryzome. Jst like beach sand soo hot with full long sun light. Nice video. Keep up sir.
great video, can you share a link to where you get your pots I can't find them anywhere.
Unfortunately, I went to get the link and those pots are not available. The link I am providing are better pots, but more money. These are used a lot by growers, they fit side by side much better. growace.com/products/active-aqua-6-x-6-square-white-pot-8-tall-case-of-50?variant=39714804433060&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITW0xQSR7yme9UEp6VYKP7Z8dfOYZ1yGaXBa3RTPfLqxUhn7sYhllt0aAqk-EALw_wcB
I just repotted my mature king henry, and the roots are a good 8in long. Is it ok to use a 5-6in deep pot? I kinda wrapped the roots with sphagnum and folded it sideways a little
Your plant is doing well. That method will help. Next spring, try to find a deeper pot.
@@donschiller4227 Will do, thanks!
@@donschiller4227 Do you have a link or description for the deeper pots you got on Amazon by any chance?
@@Billsmafia15 nothing right now. I know other growers have them. I'll look tomorrow.
@@donschiller4227 I really appreciate your help!
since you have many plants and do many times of repotting, do you think it matters that we should only repot in early spring while the plant is dormant or just about to come out of dormancy, or does it really matter?
That is a great question. For VFTs, it can be done during the growing season, but it needs to be done with more care not to disturb the roots. If you treat it as a plug and don't break roots, you can do it almost any time. But, spring is still the best time.
Where u get the white pots?
I got mine on Amazon. The square ones are better to set side by side, but the round are cheaper.
Where do you find the sand?
I got mine from a pool supply store. It is used in the pool filter.