Re[2]: VFT's and black leaves

BREWER_CHARLES@ecomail.damneck.navy.mil
Tue, 8 Oct 1996 15:54:29 -0400

Lets add one more step to cutting blacken leaves off CPs. Always
sterilize your cutting tools before and after working on each plant.
If you do encounter a virus on one of your plants, sterilizing your
tools will help to control the spread of this disease. Better yet, try
using disposable safety razors. One razor per plant. Hope this helps.
Charles Brewer
Virginia Beach, Va

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_________________________________ Author: Krissy Mott
<klmott@planetx.bloomu.edu> at smtp

Susan,

> My VFT does get black on it's leaves and traps, and I understand that that
> is ok, as long as the whole plant is not black..(hehe). But, is it okay to
> cut the black parts off of the plants with a scissors to preserve the green
> look?

Definitely! I grow a very limited number of plants, but the VFT
is one of them. I consistently "groom" them by getting rid of the
blackened leaves with scissors and a tweezers. It is not only more
attractive, but it also helps to prevent fungus that can attack the
decaying leaves.

Correct me if I am wrong here anyone.

Take care and keep on growing,

Krissy & -Tom-