I have a BSAG in plant science from the University of
Delaware, with an emphasis in landscape architecture. Oddly enough, I
have never worked professionally in the landscape business. Instead,
I do research work as a weed scientist! My job title is 'botanist'.
Ten years have passed since I received my degree, and I am now going back
to get my masters in ag economics with an environmental studies
emphasis. (I am one of those people who still want to feed the world!)
I just love plants. All kinds of plants interest me.
Orchids, vegetables, perrenials, african violets, houseplants, etc.
Carnivorous plants have intrigued me since I was a child! I have seen many
carnivorous plants in pictures and catalogs, but never owned anything more
than a Venus Fly Trap.
Right now I have a venus fly trap that needs HELP. Is there a
FAQ for this list? This venus fly trap is growing in spagnum moss. I
don't water it from above. The pot sits in water, which I change every
few days to keep algae from growing out of control. I don't feed it bugs or
hamburger. Every once in awhile I give it some dilute fertilizer,
from the bottom. The problem.....the leaves are turning black and
drying out, like a dry rot. I've been trimming the affected leaves, but it's
starting to encompass the entire plant! I hate it when I kill things!
Do you have any suggestions?