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Sarracenia Northwest

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Need help with your carnivorous plants? Ask the growers at Sarracenia Northwest! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin are here to give you myth-free advice regarding the growing of all types of carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, Sarracenia, Darlingtonia, Nepenthes, Heliamphora, Cephalotus, sundews, butterworts and bladderworts. If you had trouble growing carnivorous plants in the past, discover the simple secrets to keeping your plants alive, healthy and beautiful.

Experience in the area

With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. Their unique philosophy is unparalleled in the carnivorous plant community!

No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.

Education/Credentials

Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series.

Grow Carnivorous Plants! Volume 1: North American Carnivorous Plants
Grow Carnivorous Plants! Volume 2: Tropical Sundews and Butterworts (Coming in November!)
Grow Carnivorous Plants! Volume 3: Tropical Pitcher Plants (Coming in February!)

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 answer questions related to a specific plant problem (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?)

If you are looking for general care and specific how-to information, please visit the following pages on our main website:
http://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets
http://www.cobraplant.com/videos
http://www.cobraplant.com/DVD
http://www.cobraplant.com/ebook

For help selecting carnivorous plants for your home and garden:
http://www.cobraplant.com/bestplants

For business questions:
http://www.cobraplant.com/contact

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
miguel	11/06/09	10	9	10	10
Juan Jose	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Jacob for the advice.
Juanita	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the answer was perfect just .....
RJ Hanekom	11/05/09	10	10	10	10
Waheed Rahuman	11/05/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks alot.Great and clear answer for .....

Recent Answers from Sarracenia Northwest

2009-11-06 Pinguicula Florian and Esseriana:

Hi Joe, Two issue might be affecting the plant. The first is low light. Ideally the leaves should be compact and brightly colored. The leaves on your plant are plant are greenish and elongated, signs

2009-11-06 Drosera Regia:

Hi Joe, Yes, is mostly a transition issue. Sundews tend to drop their older leaves when they move to a new environment. This is normal and unavoidable. Based on your photo, I'd say your plant could

2009-11-06 Drosera Prolifera:

Hi Joe, Yes, this plant will propagate itself from the flower stalks. Plantlets will sprout up when the stalk touches moist soil or water. The flower stalk will typically grow up to a foot long, and

2009-11-06 Bladderwort:

Hi Joe, Thanks for the photo. It helps out a lot. Based on the photo, it really doesn't look like it's getting enough sunlight, despite being in a south/southeast window. The long lanky leaves are

2009-11-06 Help of my Drosera Capensis:

Hi Juan, Thank you for the photograph. It helps out a lot. Based on your description and the photograph, your plant isn't getting enough sunlight. All of the symptoms you've described - no dew, leaves

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