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Helene 08-08-2015 05:08 AM

Finally some sun, feeding time for the carnivorous plants
 
We don't have the weather to grow outside, summer is like 10-20 degrees, maybe 25 if your lucky :p But it change to fast for plants to like it.

Today is a nice day- and I'm hoping the flies cant resist taking a closer look on these guys 😎👍
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...6406b4d470.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...37177192dd.jpg

Hopefully they get some nutrition during the day ;) If the sun gets to hot, I'm gonna take the phals inside- I have then mounted in the pots I made, to make it easier considering the different needs in orchids vs carnivorous.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...f5da93b111.jpg

RosieC 08-08-2015 05:36 AM

Just be careful about the phals, they can burn easily in the sun, espeically if not used to it.

I can see quite sharp shadows behind them which usually means it's too bright for Phals.

Helene 08-08-2015 05:44 AM

Thanks- I will consider taking them off the mount, and put them inside or a bit more shady.

Lol- I was thinking the wind might make up for the sun :p

Its some new, cheap noid phals from Ikea- I dont experiment with my older plants😎
(But thats no reason for killing them in the sun, they are still kinda cute)

But its so fascinating just observing how insects are attracted to the flowers😎😃

RosieC 08-08-2015 05:52 AM

A breeze can help a bit, but often not much. It's all about how hot the leaves get. I was told once to feel the leaves and if they feel warm then it needs moving into the shade, if they are still cool to the touch then it should be OK a bit longer (but you have to be careful and keep checking if you try that)

The carnivores are looking great. I don't have enough light to grow those well.

Transcendental topiary 08-21-2015 06:37 PM

What a great looking pitcher plant!

wintergirl 08-21-2015 10:27 PM

I agree too much sun for the phals.

Helene 08-22-2015 03:22 AM

I can tell you the phals agreed with you… The small ones, the bigger one is still okay.

And the carnivorous with the flower didnt like it either.

Oh well, they will get better😎

So: dont do this at home…


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