After seeing Keyring's Ping, I had to take a field trip!
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/570192/
O/T Uh Oh.. I'm in trouble now. Look what Keyring started!
This is just incredible.
Where would I get one of these Pings?
How do you feed it?
How quickly can I get it HERE!
LOL
correction, this is not OT. These things are great fungus gnat catchers. While fungus gnats - in small populations - are a relatively minor problem, they are a virus vector. And virus is something to avoid at all costs. So ... pings are a necessity for any responsible indoor or greenhouse grower! follow my logic?
There are a few sources in the US - check gardenwatchdog under carnivorous.
The plant you posted..I found the site in your other thread..it looks like they ship.
I need to have one of these...Is it
http://www.californiacarnivores.com/cart/Drosera_capillaris-lg.jpg
This one?
I have fruit flies a lot and this would be a great thing to have around the house.
I was told to foliar mist it with orchid food, but at 1/2 or 1/3 strength. The soild blend they use is interesting. 1/3 peat, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3 perlite. No nutirients to speak of. In the winter, it would be their dormant (lose leaves) cycle and in the summer growing season, I'm supposed to put it in a dish of water. (I would think with weak fertilizer too)
Dont the flowers remind you of a strep? He does mail order. So just give him a call, tell him the begonia nut sent you. You may want to wait, their sale stock was low. Here's a shot of my tiny baby.
Key is right, in fact they were often used in the Victorian era in hot houses to combat the fungi gnati problem! Note that mine is already at work. Looks like gnat for breakfast!
This message was edited Jan 22, 2006 4:32 PM
LOL, Lorry, spoken like a true addict!! "How quickly can I get it HERE!"
I don't have a huge fungus gnat issue, but do see them everyday. I have lots of sticky yellow paper everywhere. (gross)
but there are some warmer days when I feel like pigpen. Little gnats hovering over my head.
photo taken from the internet (I know it's a no-no, but...I couldn't help myself) C. Schultz live 30 minutes from here. His skating rink is still in Santa Rosa.
LOL..we have some fungus gnats but we have fruit flies just about year round!
Hubby gave me the go ahead and I am definitely going to be buying from them.
I was just wondering how hard it was to keep them alive!
Do you need to suppliment their diet? Or do they do alright on their own?
I have orchids so have orchid fertilizer right here for them...so that will work!
I may need to get a book though to make sure I know what I am doing!
And will try to refrain until they have more in stock!
generally they don't absorb nutrition from their roots. They get most of the food from the bugs they catch, but a supplemental foliar feed is good. Don't over fertilize, especially during the slow season. I actually haven't foliar fed mine at all, but I've only had it less than a year. This being my first ping, can't say that I have anything other than booksmarts (if that) about them....
you're asking me? I haven't a clue! Guess we'll have to hang out in the Man eating plant forum for a while. I think when you order, just ask Peter, he's the owner/guru of the place. Nice fella too!
Tell ya what, just before I come to Miami, I'll take a drive over there and hand pick what you want from their availaiblity and bring it myself! Can you wait about 5 weeks?
LOL..it would be a tough job but I am sure I could wait! But wouldn't it be hard for you to carry them?? I dont' want to put you out at all :)
Actually Chris and I already picked out three we want :) and that was hard because we both wanted them ALL! But I should start with three and see if I can keep them alive...He said he will spring for all three we want...so he is worse then me! I would start with one!
If you don't think it would be too much trouble to pack them..and you are going that way anyhow..I will take you up on that though! I can send you a check!
Oh and don't forget...we have a date for fairchild. You will go crazy! They have begonias EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!
Oh and...did you see my comment about the Rex (I think) Begonias our local nursery has?
I was wondering if you wanted me to pick some up for you,.
They all had green foliage I believe but BEAUTIFUL bloom colors...one was yellow with like peach tips to the blooms, they had red and some other colors.
I believe they were like 4.88 a piece...I definitely thought of you when I saw them!
I'll wait in the begonias, but thanks for the offer. (wait, did I just say I'd wait? Hmm that's a first! LOL)- It's just that I'd hate to see you go through the effort if I may have them already.
I dont think it will be a problem bringing them- I'm a light traveler. That way I can pick out some nice ones. Be sure to see if they have them available. Mine was $8.62 for one. not the cheapest, but well, heck I've paid more for a begonia before.
And it's always cool to visit Sebastopo. It's only a half hour from the coast, so we go through there all the time on our way to Bodega. My best friend and I treat ourselves to the best clam chowder and glass of white wine about once a month over there. It's second to none!
Plus there are some outstanding nurseries too! Always fun! Oh I haven't forgotten the date. Hoping Bob joins us too. I can't wait. all I do is dream of Miami. We'll have to talk as the time nears, I don't know what kind of clothes to bring for the weather. March 1st, will it be warm?
lorry think those are the reiger begonias?...3 for 12.00...something like that?...back by the av's and gloxinias?....
Yup :) So they are Reiger begonias :) LOL shows how much I know :)
Thanks Bob :)
Ok Laurie! I would appreicate it and as the time approaches..I will see what they have available and send you out a check.
You are so sweet to do this for me :) I do appreciate it!
Oh and let me know if you chaneg your mind now that you know the right name for the begonias LOL
This message was edited Jan 22, 2006 8:10 PM
Not really on this topic, but have seen it recently..... what is "O/T"
I finally learned what FC is!! And have to order it realllll sooooon!!!
Thanks.
Sanna
Oh, I'll pass on the reigers, we have them here, I have one in my ghse blooming. They're kinda tough for me. I generally looked at them like a bouquet, knowing that I'd kill it sooner or later. But one has survived.
I don't mind - we'll just catch up when I get to Miami. Do you know what you want? only Pings?
O/T = off topic, since we aren't really talking about African Violets and their kin. We tend to get off topic easily here. LOL
Dionaea muscipula
'Red Dragon'
One of the red sundews...doesn't matter which one LOL
whatever they have available at the time!
D. capillaris or D. capillaris or D. slackii
Pings
P. laueanna
or
P. x sethos
So basically one of everything LOL
ok, so about a week before, bug me or else my soggy brain might get caught up in the 'getting ready to go' and forget.
I have to leave lists for DH anytime I go away so he knows who gets watered, don't forget to feed the fish (chickens, horses, dogs cats etc). When I was in China he took care of everything for like 3 weeks! Anyway, sometimes I get so busy doing that that I forget to do important things.
LoL ok hun..I will remind ya! and thanks again!
Ok Laurie..I dont' need you to pick these up ..I got a BARGAIN at gardenfest!
LOL...5.00 a piece! venus fly traps, sundews and the butterworts :)
I can pick some up for you or you Keyring if you want some :)
LOL I emailed Kenton..I thought he was the one into these! I could pick them up for him too though :)
We are heading back tomorrow...so just send me a shopping list if there is anything you want!
Here are the aweful photos I took of the two I bought.
I am buying a purple venus tomorrow :)
They also have pitcher plants but I think they may be a bit more.
One more
Lorry do the eat bugs, gnats and so on ? I'd love one I'll send you money ! Please, Allison
Yup they do..the guys says they love to be in AV conditions!
No fertilizers though!
What kind do you want hun?
the flowering one is a butterwort...the pinkish one is a sundew.
They also have venus fly traps...*purple varieties and green varieties*
They are TOO cute! and they guys says lots of AV people use them for this purpose!
They like to be VERY wet though :)
So I will pop whatever kind you want into your next box...:) Just let me know what tickles your fancy!
Oh and they also have pitcher plants..not so much my thing.
Yup gnats, flies...bugs of all kinds!
Oh and the flowering butterwort is a florida native! Which peeked my interest!
I like the pictures you showed and ones that eat gnats :)) One or two if you are able let me know the total please. I have wanted these forever. I heard people put them on their Av stands :))
Hugs, Allison
Here are more pictures..he had some like thiese also
http://www.carnivorousplantnursery.com/graphics/beginset1lrg.jpg
and like this
http://bestcarnivorousplants.com/dionaea/D_muscipula_akai_ryu_Copyright_P_Dzik_n.jpg
Ok so you want the two I posted photos of? or did you want different ones?
The green one with the flower is a florida native :) and any and all of them are carnivorous so will eat up any gnats around!
I can pick them up for you..they are only 5.00 a piece so..no worries hun..You have sent me more then I could ever repay you for anyhow :)
not only that, but they propagate by leaf (see the carnivorous forum for equilibrium's pics) kinda like AVs.
Thanks for offering to pick some up for me, but I'm going to hold off on new carnivorous for the moment. I have too many seedlings etc and am just not keeping up.....
Lorry you pick out two pretties that will eat gnats that you like and I know I will like them :))
And you have more than repayed me I have so much more I want to give you ! You deserve it you have been a kind share person :))
PS I love the ones with color in the foliage if they eat gnats :))
I was SO excited about this, so I went to the website. EEWWWWW.....................Yucky. Me no likey. Too weird. Creeps me out. Kind of like insects or something. I'd be scared to have those on the kitchen windowsill. It might grab me while I'm doing dishes. (And right now I am trying to figure what is running around in one of my walls at night, anyway.) Yeah, go ahead and say it. I'm a wimp. : )
But, have fun and tell us how it goes. Pictures, too. : )
Hey guys, really didn't think too much before I sent that last post. No offense, really. I'm just so squeemish, I don't even cut up my own chicken. Hope I was not offensive. : ( Sorry
Well, I mean I cut up my own chicken at a meal (HA!), but I don't buy anything but boneless, skinless chicken. : ) Bought a whole chicken once...............that was enough.
This message was edited Feb 4, 2006 6:23 PM
Don't watch that steve martin movie with Seymor, Little Shop of Horrors! They're cute in person!
Thanks, I won't. I don't do horror movies, either. Too creepy. Give me a good mystery any day. : ) I went to King Kong with my son, and kept my hands over my eyes through all the bug stuff. I didn't know that was going to happen.
OK, sorry for the sidetrack. I need to get some neem oil and sticky traps. : ) No carnivores for me. I do still have gnats, but very few. Until I get the neem oil, I am gonna use the murphy's oil soap again.
I hate bugs too HP. Any bugs dead or alive hubby has to take care of. And I onlt eat boneless chiken too ! And well cooked.
But I hate gnats so they'll eat my gnats lol but you never know it could grow real big and eat me lol :))
Ok Allison :) Since you like mine..I will get you two like them :)
and yup that is called a sundew and it does eat gnats..they stick to the lil red hairs on the leaves :)
And no problem Keyring..I can relate to that :)
LOL ..Pam..no offense taken :)
So Laurie..did you want me to pick you some up also? I can just bring them to ya when you visit :)
I made the little shop of horrors joke at dinner LOL...so We all think alike :)
I am going to also pick up the venus fly trap tomorrow :) the purple one is WAY cool!
oh thank you Lorry, I'm going to pass. I can get so many different ones from the nursery just over the hill (California Carnavores). But thanks again for the offer. Plus, think of all the begonias and AV's I'll be bringing home! Gotta save room in the suitcase.
Lorry what's the purple one like ?
What is the exact name of the very first plant in this post ??? I really like the look of it. Very cool. I couldn't find it on the site.
Okay, let me get this right....if I have one or two of these plants, it will attract my fungus gnats and help with getting rid of them? I don't have a huge problem, but they're always there. This seems too good to be true. A new plant, it's attractive, and it eats bugs?
Kylee