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BC1001 Beginners Collection 4
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DESCRIPTION
This collection of four easy to grow carnivorous plants can be grown on a south facing windowsill, frost free or unheated greenhouse or conservatory care instructions can be found on the home page under growing guide . The collection includes 1 venus flytrap, 1 sundew (capensis or aliciae) and 2 different pitcher plants. All four plants are sent out ready potted in 9cm pots, you are now ready to start growing these fascinating plants. The plants will not need repotting until the following Spring into our com 1 in 12cm pots. The flytrap and sudew are mature, the two pitcherplants are 3 year olds. Please remember all of these plants are dormant over the winter months. Plants will be sent out ready potted
Beginners Growing GuideSpring /SummerKeep the plants standing in a tray of rainwater or distilled water around 1-2 cm deep in a bright sunny position, South facing window sill, conservatory frost free or unheated greenhouse . I find it is best not to feed the plants yourself, if you are worried the plants are not catching enough insects just put them outside for a few days you will be surprised what they can catch by themselves, especially the pitcher plants.The venus flytrap may flower, it is best to cut these off, as this can weaken the plant. The other three plants (if you have the ‘Beginners Collection’) can be left to flower. Never apply fertilizer to the plants.Autumn /WinterAround the end of October sometimes a little earlier you will notice some of the foliage starts to brown or die off, this is normal and nothing to worry about. At this time keep the plants just damp rather than wet, and cut off any of the dead foliage. All four of these plants need a cold Winter rest, so if you are growing your plants indoors, this is the time to move them out to a cooler position say an unheated greenhouse , porch or something similar for the Winter months. The minimum Winter temperature should be 5c, and around the end of February, plants will start to come back into growth, this is a good time to re – pot if necessary (our COM1 is an ideal compost for all four plants), never ‘over pot’, there is no need, a 12cm pot will be fine for each plant. Plants that were moved out for the Winter can now be put back on a sunny windowsill and stood back into a tray of rainwater, March brings very quick growth and flowers, and the fly catching begins all over again …..JUST REMEMBER TO ALWAYS USE RAIN WATER - HAPPY COLLECTING! -
SPECIFICATIONS
MPN : BC1001
Brand : Hantsflytrap
Product Code : BC1001
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Customer reviews
5 Stars100%4 Stars0%3 Stars0%2 Stars0%1 Stars0%Great starter selection Verified Purchase
Just received the beginners collection as my first introduction to carnivorous plants, and I couldn't be happier with the plants or the process.
Having ordered other houseplants online in the past I was worried about how these would fare in the post, but the care that went into packaging, even for a simple low value beginners set, was amazing. Everything arrived in one piece and some of the traps were even untriggered out the box. My new collection is now sitting in rainwater enjoying the sunniest windowsill in the house and I eagerly await the first catch of the bugs that have been bothering me enough to make the purchase!
Will be ordering again when inevitably I need to add some more variety.
Stephen Hunt | Scotland | June 2024
Great starter selection Verified Purchase
Just received the beginners collection as my first introduction to carnivorous plants, and I couldn't be happier with the plants or the process.
Having ordered other houseplants online in the past I was worried about how these would fare in the post, but the care that went into packaging, even for a simple low value beginners set, was amazing. Everything arrived in one piece and some of the traps were even untriggered out the box. My new collection is now sitting in rainwater enjoying the sunniest windowsill in the house and I eagerly await the first catch of the bugs that have been bothering me enough to make the purchase!
Will be ordering again when inevitably I need to add some more variety.
Stephen | Scotland | June 2024
Beginners pack 4.... fabulous! Verified Purchase
Took the plunge & purchased a beginners collection and.... what a wonderful surprise! Plants arrived promptly, very well packaged and completely coddled in their packaging/wrapping. I'm very pleased and already looking at others to add to my little collection. Totally made up when the drosera chalked its first tiny fly the same day, too!
Great service, quality, communication & delivery.
Hopefully will keep this little lot going through Winter... plant growing and care guides very useful and clearly written.
Tracey G | Essex | May 2024
The perfect start to my collection Verified Purchase
Glad I chose to get my starter collection from you - the packaging was extremely good - none of the plants even had any soil spilled, and were kept well watered for their journey. Each one I unwrapped got a 'wow'! The selection is perfect, each variety so different from the others. I absolutely love them, have printed out the very helpful growing guide from your website and look forward to nurturing my beautiful new carnivores. (Don't worry, I added the rainwater to the tray after I took the photo!)
Ally North | York | May 2024
Great service & quality Verified Purchase
Plants delivered very quickly & fantastically well packaged! Each of the four plants appears to be exceptionally healthy & larger than I expected. I’d certainly buy again. Highly recommended
Graham Pride | Alton | October 2023
