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George Heaton

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Carnivorous plants and other endangered or threatened plants of northwest Florida are what I can answer questions about. Germination of seeds, growing instructions and other care facts are available from me.

Experience in the area

I have my own bog which is suitable to grow carnivorous plants and it is populated by sarracenia, sundews and other plant life.

Education/Credentials

I am a high school graduate and I am self taught in the carnivorous plant field.

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Recent Answers from George Heaton

2009-10-22 Sarrancenia:

Hello Shane, The 3 plants you mention are hybrids and don't appear in nature much above Eufala, Alabama, if that far north. They do need a domancy period to become and stay healthy plants but in areas

2009-09-05 Chinese Tallow Tree:

Hello Randi, Florida state parks had started an eradication program of the Chinese Tallow, popcorn tree, several years ago. I think it is still in effect but I'm not sure. It is highly invasive and I would

2009-05-17 period of dormancy:

Hello Fran, You don't have to cut all the leaves and pitchers or put them in the refrigerator. Some people live where it doesn't get cold enough for the seeds to stratify and they will put the seeds

2009-03-31 sarracenia purpurea:

Hello Fran, Sphagnum is reproduced sexually and asexually. Sexual reproduction creates spores and when the sporocytes pop open the spores are ejected. Asexual reproduction begins when a piece of the moss

2009-03-30 sarracenia purpurea:

Hello Fran, Most sarracenia purpurea will need to be about five years old or older before they will bloom. Transplanting to a larger pot during dormancy shouldn't create any shock but rough handling or

 

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