AboutSarracenia Northwest Expertise Got a carnivorous plant problem? The growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin have helped thousands of growers around the world, and they can help you too. When you submit your question, they will diagnose your situation and offer a solution to help you get your carnivorous plant back on track.
Experience With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. Get the straight facts from the guys who grow and propagate thousands of these plants every year.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR QUESTION:
We no longer answer how-to questions (i.e. How do I propagate...?; How do I grow...?).
Instead, we help growers by diagnosing a specific plant problem and offering solutions (i.e. Why is my sundew not producing dew?; Is now a good time to divide my Sarracenia?; Why are the traps turning black?; What's a good substitute for perlite?; Why didn't my seeds germinate?; Can you identify this carnivorous plant for me?)
Question QUESTION: Hi i just saw aphids on my carnivore collection and there making alot of
damage to this plant I just need to know what pesticide is good for this
plants. and i also need to know that im going on a vacation for about 2 weeks
and i want to know how long carnivore plant can survive wihtout water? P.S If
they cant survive with enought water i just ask my friend to take care for
them or buy a water storage tank thing.
ANSWER: Hi Aaron,
Use a Neem or Pyrethrins based product. Just follow the label directions. You may need to repeat an application at the recommend rate. Systemic insecticides are more effective, but the one we have used for years (acephate or Orthene) is being discontinued. We haven't had a chance to test imacloprid products for safety on cp.
During hot summer weather two weeks is too long. Unless you have the plants in very large containers they will dry out. You will need to have someone water, or set up an automatic system.
QUESTION: Oh i have one more thing i here that people use vegatable oil to kill aphids, will
that work or it will kill my plants
Answer Hi Aaron,
I don't have any experience doing this. You would need to find out specifically how they use the vegetable oil to kill aphids. Try it on a plant you could part with as a test. Generally Sarracenia are pretty tough. Let me know how it works.
