Mazi87 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Guys, It is a first time that I am trying to grow a carnivorous plant. I have bought some Venus Fly Trap seeds online and so far I managed to germinate one seed. The problem is that the seedling does not look like anything I have seen online so far Could someone tell me whether I have been sold right seeds? IMG_8370 by fazi87, on Flickr Thanks Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 no, you've been conned. was it from china or hong kong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazi87 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi Ada, Thank you for a quick response. It was actually a UK based seller but I have to admit that I bought it on e-bay. Any Idea what plant it could be? Do you know any reliable place online where I can purchase VFT seeds? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Try here: http://www.triffidnurseries.co.uk/browse_products_in_cat.php?pt_id=1&cid=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Could be a seed that blew in and germinated, or could of already been in your soil mix . Never know might still get some flytraps, I often get odd plants germinate before the seeds I planted do, trying to be positive here:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 vft seeds are small, round and black. Were yours like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazi87 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Could be a seed that blew in and germinated, or could of already been in your soil mix . Never know might still get some flytraps, I often get odd plants germinate before the seeds I planted do, trying to be positive here:-) Not possible, I germinated these seeds in a damp paper towel so I am 100% that this came out of the seed I bought :-) vft seeds are small, round and black. Were yours like that? Yes, this is exactly how they look like. Picture below + picture of another germinated seed. 15R_9842 by fazi87, on Flickr 15R_9847 by fazi87, on Flickr Edited August 23, 2016 by Mazi87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel H-C Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi Martin, Not sure what you have there, but it's not carnivorous. Those aren't fly trap seeds, they're the same colour but more pear shaped. Kind regards, and don't be put off! Nigel H-C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl777 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Im very curious to what you actually are growing then... Maybe you can sell that once its big and buy VFT seeds from the profit Its a shame sellers do this though. You did do your research on the soil mix didnt you? Thats a good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Just search Google images for Venus Flytrap Seedlings, you'll get lots of pictures of what they should look like: https://www.google.com/search?q=venus+flytrap+seedlings&source=lnms&tbm=isch&gws_rd=cr&ei=8Y29V9DaM4b1gAbz8pbYCQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterCP Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Maz, I know the growing from seed experience is super cool - I'm a gardener so nothing better than sowing seed and watching it develop into good strong healthy plants. With it being your first CP though, why not take the hassle out of it and buy a ready grown plant from a reputable seller (online). Probably not much more expensive than seeds and less time to wait around to watch your plant in action and learn the ins and outs of caring for CP's. Also, October onwards is dormancy time for VFT's so you may not get much growth from seed before it dies back (unless you are planning to keep it under lights and in warm conditions over the winter however Adult plants would need a good rest via dormancy over winter to reach their full potential and not weaken the plants lifespan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 aquilegia seeds are very similar to vft seeds if i remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 aquilegia seeds are very similar to vft seeds if i remember right. Yes, now you mention it they are about the same size and glossy black... could well be the culprit here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 aquilegia x VFT? thats odd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hello Martin Ada nailed it, aquilegia is what you have, and they don't flower the 1st year so you will have to wait for the next lot of seed. I have to hold my hand up and say I paid 99p for VFT seeds from China, planted seeds on Saturday, they spouted on Wednesday, by the following Saturday they were 4cms high. VFT's take an age to germinate. What I had bought was Morning Glory seeds, banned in parts of the USA as it is invasive. Buy a good VFT, let it flower and collect your own seed. Pay a bit extra and buy from a trusted seller. there are several on the forum. Ian. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Baba Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Hi Martin if you want some free genuine VFT seed PM me :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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