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edited March 2011
The ones I've seen have much smaller blooms than the breeds that you usually see. The long tubes with the flowery lids (not shown) and the little 'lady slipper' ones are most common. They look like these, but I've never researched it much.
I live and hunt in northern indiana usa and around the michigan peninsula.
When I was younger we had a garden that we'd plant tomatoes, peas, carrots, potatos and other various vegetables. They were great, but we gave up because no matter what we did, deer would get into it and ruin things. They are giant rats with hooves. They ruin everything.
My family did the same thing when we had our half-acre. We would find the plants trampled and torn and since we lacked deer, it transpired that the neighbour's peahen was getting out of their garden and wrecking everything.
The ones I've seen have much smaller blooms than the breeds that you usually see. The long tubes with the flowery lids (not shown) and the little 'lady slipper' ones are most common. They look like these, but I've never researched it much.
I live and hunt in northern indiana usa and around the michigan peninsula.
They're so lovely! Nice to see them growing in the middle of all the fallen leaves.
Also, the folks who owned our house before us had crazy green-thmbs..A huge garden, all sorts of fancy roses, plants everywhere. We've managed to kill most of those though over time.
Maybe you should get one of those Dinosaur plants. My nephew set one on fire and it still lived. I then wire snipped his guitar strings in half for setting my plant on fire, but the point is, the plant was fine.
Rosie the Chilean Rose is basically a furry pet rock. As long as she's warm and watered and gets to eat a cricket or two regularly, she seems quite content
Although she ate the plant I put in her tank. Ingrate
I'd recommend that if you do get a carnivorous plant, do a little research to make sure you're getting a plant that will grow well where you're going to place it including, but not limited to whether you'll be growing it indoors or outdoors. I'd also recommend that you not buy carnivorous plants from a general nursery as they usually don't grow them themself and often give poor info regarding raising them (like telling people to feed hamburger to a venus flytrap).
Also, this may look like a really good deal but you get what you pay for. If you're just going to throw it away after a year or so, then sure it's only $15. If you're actually looking for a plant that you want to raise long term and see thrive, then buy from a reliable nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants.
Contrary to popular opinion, venus flytraps do not thrive in most homes unless grown in a terrarium. They actually do much better outdoors in many areas and can withstand frost/snow. The nursery I buy from grows all their flytraps outdoors and they get some snow most winters, but they thrive just fine. It's generally much more difficult to grow them on a windowsill. If they do survive, they generally won't be all that healthy and will grow slower.
I want one and I'd put itty bitty bells on it and love it forever
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Blake TDo you have enemies then?Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.Registered Userregular
edited March 2011
I'm trying to decide what to do with my aloe plants.
We've had them for about two years now, and the first year, they really didn't do a lot. This may have been down to positioning, but also because they were slightly out of the way and as such received a slightly erratic watering schedule.
We've moved though and they have thrived. So much so the phrase grown like weeds has been used. So much so they need new pots.
Although I'm kinda tempted to pop them into the soil and leave them in the ground if we ever leave because I think I have proven that I can grow some more when we leave.
I'd recommend that if you do get a carnivorous plant, do a little research to make sure you're getting a plant that will grow well where you're going to place it including, but not limited to whether you'll be growing it indoors or outdoors. I'd also recommend that you not buy carnivorous plants from a general nursery as they usually don't grow them themself and often give poor info regarding raising them (like telling people to feed hamburger to a venus flytrap).
Also, this may look like a really good deal but you get what you pay for. If you're just going to throw it away after a year or so, then sure it's only $15. If you're actually looking for a plant that you want to raise long term and see thrive, then buy from a reliable nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants.
Contrary to popular opinion, venus flytraps do not thrive in most homes unless grown in a terrarium. They actually do much better outdoors in many areas and can withstand frost/snow. The nursery I buy from grows all their flytraps outdoors and they get some snow most winters, but they thrive just fine. It's generally much more difficult to grow them on a windowsill. If they do survive, they generally won't be all that healthy and will grow slower.
That nursery you linked to has a really great section where you can choose the right plant for you. Indoors/outdoors. Full/filtered light. North/East/South/West windows. It's really neat. That's what I am using right now to decide what plants to get.
I started my cactus seedlings last night. Considering cacti are considered so hardy and drought-tolerant, their seedlings are picky little things, but I love them so I don't mind the fuss.
I need to post a picture of our amarylis, they are absolutely gorgeous right now, although you can tell I have not been able to weed the bed around it yet. Still waiting for clearance and all.
The canteloupe seeds I planted on Monday are already sprouting above the ground about an inch. They were planted an inch deep. I am a little scared of them as they are obviously mutant.
I just bought a Lance Leaf Sundew and I have it in a terrarium with my 2 pitcher plants, but it's not sticky. Is this because it is new (to me)? It was a little dry when I got it, but alive. Will it grow new sticky leaves? I probably just need to exercise a little patience and all will be well, but I thought I'd ask as there seems to be a load of good information here. Thank you for any advice you can give.
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I live and hunt in northern indiana usa and around the michigan peninsula.
Man, we hated that blasted bird...
They're so lovely! Nice to see them growing in the middle of all the fallen leaves.
It looks pretty damn cool
Also I really want this cellphone charm!:
usagi and I just bought a HD tv and we've been marveling at how we can actually read text on 360 games without squinting now
but it's a sunny day today so we also want to go out and actually do something
oblig:
Old fashioned English highly scented roses, so lovely, so expensive.
Good to have you back, Mensch!
mensch! You return triumphant
My mum has a tarantula. Turns out tarantula-sitting is very different from minding someone's cat, who'd have thought it
Is it a more or less interactive job? I really have no idea how much effort is involved in taking care of one, I'm genuinely curious.
Although she ate the plant I put in her tank. Ingrate
As long as she doesn't eat them too.
I am totally going to go dig out my old Micro Machines and make that happen
tried to look one up the other day but no dice...
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
Also, this may look like a really good deal but you get what you pay for. If you're just going to throw it away after a year or so, then sure it's only $15. If you're actually looking for a plant that you want to raise long term and see thrive, then buy from a reliable nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants.
Contrary to popular opinion, venus flytraps do not thrive in most homes unless grown in a terrarium. They actually do much better outdoors in many areas and can withstand frost/snow. The nursery I buy from grows all their flytraps outdoors and they get some snow most winters, but they thrive just fine. It's generally much more difficult to grow them on a windowsill. If they do survive, they generally won't be all that healthy and will grow slower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trWzDlRvv1M
and also learning about rapid plant movement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgQ5CucGz2M&feature=related
plaaaants
I want one and I'd put itty bitty bells on it and love it forever
We've had them for about two years now, and the first year, they really didn't do a lot. This may have been down to positioning, but also because they were slightly out of the way and as such received a slightly erratic watering schedule.
We've moved though and they have thrived. So much so the phrase grown like weeds has been used. So much so they need new pots.
Although I'm kinda tempted to pop them into the soil and leave them in the ground if we ever leave because I think I have proven that I can grow some more when we leave.
Satans..... hints.....
That nursery you linked to has a really great section where you can choose the right plant for you. Indoors/outdoors. Full/filtered light. North/East/South/West windows. It's really neat. That's what I am using right now to decide what plants to get.
I started my cactus seedlings last night. Considering cacti are considered so hardy and drought-tolerant, their seedlings are picky little things, but I love them so I don't mind the fuss.
I need to post a picture of our amarylis, they are absolutely gorgeous right now, although you can tell I have not been able to weed the bed around it yet. Still waiting for clearance and all.
The canteloupe seeds I planted on Monday are already sprouting above the ground about an inch. They were planted an inch deep. I am a little scared of them as they are obviously mutant.