how do you feed/maintain this plant?
88964
Give it 12 hours of light with 3-4 hours of it being direct sunlight. Make sure media never fully dries out. Never allow to let stand in water via the tray method. It will attract any insects available by itself.
88965
what do i do if some of the pitichers are halfway browing, should i take off entire pitcher?, and what about hoods?
88966
It doesn't need to eat like one would think. I just keep it watered and wet soil at all times with distilled water. It needs lots of sunlight or the pitchers will die. I keep it outside all summer and bugs are attracted to the pitchers. Through the winter I see fruit flies and spiders in the pitchers. No need to feed.
1256499
Yes, I have live plants in mine. Just make sure to provide plant nutrition.
2267346
That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
1308957
The first time I asked those questions I was told to expect to kill a couple before you succeed. I have killed a few. What I have found that works with mine is; 1. Fertilize once a month 2. Water when dry (once a week for me) and when you water them put them in the sink to let them soak for 15 mins. Drain them and pit them into a decorative pot. 3. Do not repot them, their roots like to be in tight places. If you can find a decorative pot with a ridge inside that will hold your roots off of the bottom of the decorative pot, they like that. 4. Do not let the leaves get wet & stay wet, wipe them off 5. To force them to bloom, put them in a cool (no cooler than 60degrees) over night until they bloom. During the cooler momths I put mine on the back porch, if it rains they go in the garage. 6. When the blooms die off cut the stem to the bulb. You will have some of the roots come up to the top of your pot, that is fine. When you water your plant make sure you water those roots too. 7. Enjoy ;-)
1651757
I repotted my Pomegrante plant into a quart flower pot using some stones in the bottem of the pot,(you can use foam packaging peanuts)used regular potting soil, with a couple hands full of clay soil from my back yard, mixed in well with the potting soil , do not use potting soil that has fertilizer,that will kill it. after planting in pot,water it well, tap pot on work bench,floor, ground, what ever, than you may have to put in mall amount of soil, because of settlement, i cut small amount of straw around the plant,( which i cut with a sissor) to keep soil from dehydrating, which it will do fast indoors.i use a 100watt grow bulb in my lamp in my den during the cold winter, but it is now in my sun room, with two small Pomegrante, do not water it too often, that will kill it too, wait till the top of the soil dries out , which will cause the roots to grow down, seeking water. hope this helps ,
87720
Yes it will be just fine. Keep it near a well lit window at room temp, water every other day, feed once a month and it will flourish.
1063430
Sorry, but I live in an area where it gets really cold. If I were you I would contact the business your plant came from. Good Luck
1095422
I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant as an alternative option! I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant... » Read More I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant as an alternative option! « Show Less
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you will have to find a way to braid the new growth, the plant I had before did great I had for about 2 1/2 years and I did braid the new growth, the branches are soft enough but you just need to be careful (unfortunately it died on me while I was in the hospital in the summer) [friends didn't give it enough water] Second one I just purchased a few months ago died a few weeks after I received it, will buy another one from a local nursery after I start walking again...the lower braid will get taller and thicker, just watch the new growth, watch watering...go light in the winter but keep well watered in the summer, loves sun and warmth. Last thing, you may want to put it in a larger pot before summer so that the roots can take off like wildfire. best of luck with yours. RR
1226397
Plant them now. I have some that I planted last year inside now and they are doing great. Just keep them under a light for a few hours a day and water them
68467
I kept mine inside, by heat and kept it watered. I did not put any fertilizer, I will do that when I feel it's firmly established. What I read on the internet myself was to keep the roots covered, they often show when you water. The tree I bought lost all it's original leaves but sprouted new and grew nice and tall by the window. good luck!
2020961
This plant comes in a mix of spoil and sphagnum moss. They're very easy to care for- give it decent sun and water it every day. That's really one of the only ways to kill this plant, is to forget to water it. You don't have to feed it bugs either it catches them on its own. I ordered from these guys months ago and I still love my lil pitcher!
1983577
I insert mine - then remove it and clean it before inserting it into another plant. Works very well.
868566
You can place the water at the base of the plant. I use a large supply of water with fertilizer in it so my plants get fed & watered while I'm away.
1637336
The plant is pretty small when it arrives. I have mine in a 1 gallon pot right now. I doubt I will need to transfer it to anything larger this year.
658940
The instructions are on the bottle, it all depends what your growing medium is. If its dirt its about once a week or a little longer. Never use the recommended strength, always start with half strength then work your way up different plants have different needs. If the plant is too green or growing too fast "long skinny stems" then cut back and if its too bad flush your plant with a lot of water then start with a lower strength.
2220481
dip root into bag and then plant. Also spread some around on top of soil.. GREAT STUFF !!!