> I noticed recently that two VFT, planted in a clump in a high humidity
> closed container, had done something odd. Although the container was closed,
> and there was no possibility that any insect or other creature could have
> got in, every single trap on both plants was closed. I noticed this on a
> plant some time back, but I can't understand what the hell is going on!
>
> Has anyone experienced a similar phenomenon? Can anyone tell me
> what's going on?
Yep I have. Try 5 miles over England's bumpy roads with a VFT in your
lap that hasn't eaten yet. Seriously? I reckon your pot has been
knocked by something, either you were rearranging your tray or the cat
got into the greenhouse or wherever you keep your VFT and jumped onto a
surface near the VFT and the plant was so healthy that the traps
suddenly closed. Lots of different reasons like that. Or of course,
and much more sinister, you may have (Drums please) .....SPRINGTAILS!!!
Open your traps and have a look, or wait until 24 hrs have passed and
look to see whether the traps are temporarily shut (i.e not glued
together firmly) or whether each lobe is mig welded to the other. If
they are then think about soil bugs and springtails, if they are just
temporarily shut then think that something knocked the pot.
Or...you may have a leak in the container (You know what I mean).
Don't know whether this helps.
Regards,
Toby