bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi everyone, my big and one of the small pitcher on my Darlingtonia californica is going brown! Is this normal after transit, is it slightly stressed out? It can't be going dormant already lol? Any help appreciated. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel H-C Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 It's fine, just the result of the insects inside breaking down and perfectly normal for this time of year. Sarracenia do the same. Hope that allays any concerns! Regards Nigel H-C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantsman89 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Nothing to worry about, it looks like it's had its fill of flies. Once the pitchers get full they start to decay like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi, thanks guys I can stop worrying now lol [emoji38]. So when they completely turn brown do I just cut them off, or wait till ready to go into dormancy before doing so? Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Also am I right in thinking that the redder coloured pitchers are from last year's growth?Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Werzal Miller Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Mine are doing the same. Not quite as bad but on the way. But I do have loads more growing in the pot.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Mine are doing the same. Not quite as bad but on the way. But I do have loads more growing in the pot.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHi, would you split them into new pots. I've got some nice Irish pure sphagnum peat moss coming, and some silica sand. I've got some perlite and a nice carnivorous plant compost already. Would you repot?? [emoji6]Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Werzal Miller Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm planning to divide mine next week. I'll be using Irish peat moss and perlite.I'm quite new to this so I'm giving you information I was given only a few hours ago. I may translate slightly wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me if I do.You can take the new runners out but cut them about midway down, making sure you have roots. Plant them in 2:1 peat and perlite. Keep well watered, out of direct sun.It looks ready to re pot to me but someone may advise better.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm planning to divide mine next week. I'll be using Irish peat moss and perlite.I'm quite new to this so I'm giving you information I was given only a few hours ago. I may translate slightly wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me if I do.You can take the new runners out but cut them about midway down, making sure you have roots. Plant them in 2:1 peat and perlite. Keep well watered, out of direct sun.It looks ready to re pot to me but someone may advise better.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWould not add silica sand?Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm planning to divide mine next week. I'll be using Irish peat moss and perlite.I'm quite new to this so I'm giving you information I was given only a few hours ago. I may translate slightly wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me if I do.You can take the new runners out but cut them about midway down, making sure you have roots. Plant them in 2:1 peat and perlite. Keep well watered, out of direct sun.It looks ready to re pot to me but someone may advise better.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWould you not add silica sand?Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Werzal Miller Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I've never used it. Although some people on here us it a lot.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I've never used it. Although some people on here us it a lot.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks steve [emoji6] might make my own mix. Keep you's updated how I do it, lol!Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Werzal Miller Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Awesome. I got lucky when I started and met a couple very knowledgable people. They know pretty much everything about carnivorous plants. I don't like to hastle them too much though so I ask people on here too. Everyone is really helpful.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Awesome. I got lucky when I started and met a couple very knowledgable people. They know pretty much everything about carnivorous plants. I don't like to hastle them too much though so I ask people on here too. Everyone is really helpful.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI wouldn't say I'm that knowledgeable about carnivorous plants, but when I get started I can't stop lol I'm a really fast learner, and research alot [emoji6] it's a hobby i can't stop, lol. But always want to know more about them. Love it!Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carambola Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Steve Werzal Miller said: Keep well watered, out of direct sun. They'll take (and should get) any and all sun they can get - there aren't too many plants that don't like full sun, and Darlingtonia certainly isn't one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel H-C Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'd leave dividing until the spring, that way the plants have the whole season to root through and establish. I use a peat and perlite mix, the same as for the Sarracenia. Nigel H-C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 They're just full of food! Cut one off my outside plants yesterday and it was solid with flies almost 3/4 of the way up - didn't know there were so many flies around! New pitchers coming up now after all the rain. I wouldn't rush to split - I quite like to see big plants in big pots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 They're just full of food! Cut one off my outside plants yesterday and it was solid with flies almost 3/4 of the way up - didn't know there were so many flies around! New pitchers coming up now after all the rain. I wouldn't rush to split - I quite like to see big plants in big pots....The brown on the pitchers are getting white fuzz mold on them should I cut them ones off???Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 15 hours ago, bigphil1984 said: The brown on the pitchers are getting white fuzz mold on them should I cut them ones off??? Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Up to you really depending on how 'nice' you want your plants to look? If its outside then the rotting pitcher probably will not cause any harm. If you cut it off then you'll loose all the flies inside to that point that are feeding your plants (but they're probably well fed by now anyway). I tend to remove once they get in the way of new pitchers coming up. In the greenhouse I'm a bit more careful as mould can spread easier so inside it'd probably have to be cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil1984 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Up to you really depending on how 'nice' you want your plants to look? If its outside then the rotting pitcher probably will not cause any harm. If you cut it off then you'll loose all the flies inside to that point that are feeding your plants (but they're probably well fed by now anyway). I tend to remove once they get in the way of new pitchers coming up. In the greenhouse I'm a bit more careful as mould can spread easier so inside it'd probably have to be cut off.Hi dunc, I wiped the mold off yesterday with a wet bit of kitchen paper. And seems to fine now. I think the problem with the mold was I ve been zipping the zips closed on night time and humidity was getting to high, so left it open last night and it was ok today no mold. I'll wait till they get more brown or in the way of new growth as you said. Thanks [emoji6][emoji106]Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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