FUNGUS GNATS!!!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by 31drew31

If increasing the light doesn't help, a repot and increasing humidity slightly should get them producing dew again. Most Drosera respond very well to root cuttings as well, so I always cut 1-2" off the longest roots for propagation incase the mother plant fails for any reason.

Thanks for the info! I actually threw mine outside in the cold to let go dormant for a few months. I'll probably fire it up again in a week, considering winter ended here in January. lol

[Andre]

I use them to feed my butterworts works like a charm.

[Oscarman]

Where are you sourcing you pings from? They look great with some color.

Originally Posted by 31drew31

As mentioned, butterworts (Pinguicula) work amazing at catching bugs, but especially fungus gnats.



Many of the commonly available Mexican Pings are about as hardy as any common house plant. They prefer very airy media (50% + perlite) and can withstand being bone dry even in the middle of the growing season. One of the easiest species is P. moranensis and shouldn't be hard to find, Ive seen them at nearly every orchid show or hybrids containing moranensis. Two easy hybrids are P. 'Weser' and P. 'Pirouette'.

Im not sure where sells Pings in the US, but Wireman will know.

P. 'Pirouette' on the left, and P. moranensis on the right with the flower.



Another variety of P. moranensis


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Really depends, there are many many different types. Mexican Pinguicula can withstand temperatures in the high 30's when "dormant" and easily into the 90's during the growing months. Preferred range is between 55-80F, but there is always exceptions.

[Kailyn]

I would be very interested in acquiring some CP's from you Drew. I would probably wait until the end of august though as that's when my job is done for the season and I would be home to take care of them. (My roommate only gets entrusted with the unkillable plants)

Back to the fungus gnat issue, I think i defeated the little buggers but will give it a few weeks to be sure. Everything got re-potted, all pots got washed and roots dipped in a soapy solution. I even kept the plants out of the room they were in to give and lingering adults a chance to die. *fingers crossed* I haven't seen one yet.

[The Orchid Boy]

A good, trusted source for pings is California Carnivores.

[31drew31]

Originally Posted by Oscarman

Where are you sourcing you pings from? They look great with some color.

Thanks Oscarman. Most are through trades with members of the OCPS forum, a few from Keehns Carnivores and a few from Hawaiian Botanicals. Often on the OCPS forum there are group buys with shops from around the world. Recently they have been from Best Carnivorous Plants or CZ plants, both in the Czech Republic. I have acquired a few this way as well.

Originally Posted by Kailyn

I would be very interested in acquiring some CP's from you Drew. I would probably wait until the end of august though as that's when my job is done for the season and I would be home to take care of them. (My roommate only gets entrusted with the unkillable plants)

Back to the fungus gnat issue, I think i defeated the little buggers but will give it a few weeks to be sure. Everything got re-potted, all pots got washed and roots dipped in a soapy solution. I even kept the plants out of the room they were in to give and lingering adults a chance to die. *fingers crossed* I haven't seen one yet.

Good to hear you've got them under control for now.

PM me whenever if you're interested in some Pings.