Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 05:19:49 EST From: KILSMOOTH@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg533$foo@default> Subject: Venus flytrap dormancy and lighting....
Hello cp enthusiasts,Bri here....I've noticed alot of questions on Dionaea,so
here's my input on the matter.Firstly,As you all know,flytraps form a Winter
rosette prior to dormancy. It becomes much smaller,almost circular,and low to
the ground. Plus,after repeated observing of these plants in their natural
habitat,most surrrounding vegetation,weeds and grasses die back to expose
these little guys to alot of Winter sun....and usually drier conditions{except
for when good ol "El Ninio" shows its face!}..My answer to the questions of
malformed traps??Give a little more direct sun,keep drier and let nature do
it's thing.A properly cared for flytrap will reward you in Spring with lots of
big semi-erect leaves and traps...and nice flower spikes too !! Hope this is
of help to all these malformed trap troubles :) Also,check the growth centers
and underside of leaves for pests{mainly aphids} They are notorious for making
malformed,twisted leaves...especially with Drosera sp.But most of
all.....Enjoy C.P.!! Brian Barnes in D.binata infested Longwood,Fl. :)
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