Help! I want to save these babies

11 years ago

I just bought these plants at lowes a few hours ago since I found them on the clearance shelf. (I wonder why ) and they all look like their dying or not so hot. 3 different one. One is a tropical pitcher, a purple pitcher and a Venus flytrap. The tropical pitcher looks as if it "drowned" in water and is dying or dead. The Venus flytrap looks like I will be able to save it and the only one that looks rather "safe" is the purple pitcher. They came in their little "box" terrariums but because of their "looks" I assumed they needed sunlight. For now I put them under a normal light bulb that is strong, just a few inches a over them to see if that helps till morning when the sun comes out. I checked to see if they were "moist" and they are. So I

have not added any water for now. I'm new to these types of plants and have no idea how to help them. I've included as many pics as I can of how they are now and hopefully someone can advise me on what needs to be done. Thank you.

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jack0474

11 years ago

I'm a beginner here but from what I've read about these plants bought from stores like this is you want to replant them right away in good soil for the type of plant you purchase. Give it lots of sun light. May even want to spray it leaves with good water again for the type of plant. VFT doesn't like menerials in the water or soil like must plants do. I would start with that and see how they do. Be very careful with the roots.

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Mahidevran Pargali
Original Author
11 years ago
Some one help pls
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theterrestrialman
11 years ago
I would not keep them inside. They should go outside but because of their condition into partial shade where they may be able to get some filtered sunlight. Get a jug of distilled water. Do not use tap water on them at all. Give a thorough watering. Need a mister or hand sprayer to spray them when they are in full shade, probably in late afternoon.

I would not repot at all. Give them time to recover and show that they are growing well. these plants do better pot bound. Once they recover and are putting out new growths that look good then increase the amount of sunlight they get by moving them out into a less sheltered spot.

Good luck.
Mahidevran Pargali
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you everyone! Will do.
tommyr_gw Zone 6
11 years ago
The black one just throw out, it's toast. Acclimate the other 2 little by little to FULL SUN and keep them in a shallow water tray with distilled water or rainwater ONLY. NO TAP water.
purslanegarden
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
The black one looks like the size of the $10 box. You could return it for the $10 rather than throwing it out. I've been told the Lowes 1-year guarantee for the plants is supposed to be valid on these CPs also, but you may still be in the time window to return it as a normal refund on the plant.