Alcibiades Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) My sarracenia came in a vase which gets very hot and is clear; and, apparently, this system is very bad. The vase is attractive, but there's no point having aesthetics which are likely harming the plant. It's taller than the pitchers and even taller than their lids. How would you suggest putting it in a more acceptable pot? It also seems unable to catch anything independently. Is there anything that can be done to make it more enticing to prey? Cool thank you! Edited August 14, 2017 by Alcibiades Uploaded a scaled down photo showing muh Sarra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Buy some suitable compost and pop it in a plastic pot with drainage holes. Keep it in a tray of rainwater. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-litres-Sarracenia-Fly-Trap-Compost-/171115874808?epid=1688385165&hash=item27d74d09f8:g:-d0AAMXQILVSHwKS If given maximum sunshine and a warm environment e.g. in a greenhouse, the pitchers will secrete a lot more nectar around the mouths to entice insects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi ALexis, how would you suggest getting it out the vase without damaging it? Might leave it until the pitchers have started dying back in October so that less damage is done during move. Its usually on on a balcony but does get some sun- especially the morning actually. Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carambola Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hold the crown with your fingers, turn the vase upside down, and shake it loose. It should be outdoors, too. Heliamphora are more suited to growing on a windowsill as they don't need to go dormant in winter, and the vase would actually be a good pot for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Or you try a long spoon or something and try to dig it out? Which idiot thought it would be a good idea to sell them in a daft tube?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Homebase. Edited August 14, 2017 by Alcibiades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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