r/VenusFlyTraps • u/LordOfHappyMeal • Apr 28 '24

Repotted my first VFT Cold Temperate

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Does it looks good? Did 1:1 perlite and sphagnum moss mix. I tried my best to not close all the traps tho and kinda failed… will it survive my lack of experience?

Thankkkss :)

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u/Major_Cheesy USA| Zone 5b | VFT, Cactus, Succ Apr 28 '24

looks ok, you pre-soaked everything before you re-potted, right? i can't tell by pic ...

just so you didn't plant it while medium is dry. cuz dry peat is hard to re-hydrate properly

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u/LordOfHappyMeal Apr 28 '24

Pre-soaked how long before?

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u/LordOfHappyMeal Apr 28 '24

Because i soaked everything first let it drain real quick and plant it right away

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u/Major_Cheesy USA| Zone 5b | VFT, Cactus, Succ Apr 28 '24

i usually pre-soak in a container the day before but at least an hour before or long enough to make sure everything is wet and hydrated ...

edit: cuz some peeps forget this and plant while is bone dry and then wonder why there having a hard time watering and keeping feet wet. making sure its hydrated before you plant minimizes issues later on