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Can I grow Carnivorous Plants in Zone 5??????????
Hi Skylar,
You can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since it sounds like you are new to growing carnivorous plants, consider taking a look at our volume #1 DVD: http://www.cobraplant.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=38&products_id= It will be the best $15.00 you'll ever spend as you begin this journey into the hobby. It will help you to avoid the pitfalls so common to new growers, and give you hands-on directions on potting, mixing soil, what to avoid, etc...
As you get a better understanding of the North American plants the other volumes will help you to understand the tropical varieties. Educating yourself will save you lots of $$$$ in lost plants. The Internet alone can be a bit of a minefield since there is good information there, but also lots of bogus info based on preconceived notions and false assumptions about carnivorous plants.
Later, if you have specific questions about plants, or need help with a problem feel free to visit us here at Allexperts. We won't usually answer "how-to" questions here since that information is available on our DVD's and podcasts.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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Sarracenia Northwest
Expertise
If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
Experience
With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. They have encountered many types of diseases, abnormal growth and infestations related to carnivorous plants, and they know what it takes to get plants looking beautiful and healthy again.
Education/Credentials
Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.
Just the straight facts from guys who grow and propagate
thousands of carnivorous plants each year.
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