Two stems and traps are healthy but new stems and traps sprout but then turn black. It's well watered. Could it be getting too much sun?
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According to the paper that comes with the plant, it is normal if a leaf and trap or two turns black.
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I really have no idea. It could be one of many things. Did u follow the setup instructions on how exactly to plant it & take care of it? What's the temperature like where you are keeping it? Are you over watering it? Have you tried contacting the company?
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I'd be surprised if they can ever get too much sun. When they first move outside into direct sun I've seen them kind of sunburn on the existing leaves but not on new ones. Are you using distilled water? And is it possible it's going through dormancy?
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They like some sun, but the plant I got was damaged and died. Don't put in the shade if you go with either buyer, they do like sun, mine didn't stand a chance with the leaves clipped and it being so tiny. I looked so forward to seeing this grt!ow and bloom, what a disappointment, good luck with yours!!
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I haven't had that problem, but I would wonder if your sprouter is in too much light or too warm of an area?
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Keep it in the soil it came in for one! They are picky plants, so I am finding (the venus fly trap and sundew, the pitcher plant seems hardier). Anyway, if you do need soil only use peetmoss and perlite, with no fertilizers it will kill them. Also, rain water or distilled water. They like lots of sun. My plants were doing awesome and they started growing out of the terrarium, so I got a bigger terrarium and the move I think killed the sundew plants, my vft are not doing as well, but the pitcher plants are doing awesome! I hope it gets better :)
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it grew well in Florida, though during the hotter days I needed to water more. Honesty I would contact the company if I were you. Maybe there is another time of year you an grow (after the frost). I bought 3 packages. I really liked it.
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you will have to find a way to braid the new growth, the plant I had before did great I had for about 2 1/2 years and I did braid the new growth, the branches are soft enough but you just need to be careful (unfortunately it died on me while I was in the hospital in the summer) [friends didn't give it enough water] Second one I just purchased a few months ago died a few weeks after I received it, will buy another one from a local nursery after I start walking again...the lower braid will get taller and thicker, just watch the new growth, watch watering...go light in the winter but keep well watered in the summer, loves sun and warmth. Last thing, you may want to put it in a larger pot before summer so that the roots can take off like wildfire. best of luck with yours. RR
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I had mine in a spot with no window and it died I now have a new one and it is in the window but not direct sun on it and it is doing great. Just make sure u spray it and water it
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Yes it is. I have two plants that are doing ok- it's not an easy plant to grow- be sure to use pure water, keep moist and out of the hot sun. Good luck!
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I really don't know. The first one I got was wild and bloomed the next year. I would think they should have bloomed this year but they may take a couple of years to set in good. The lady Margaret is slower growing than the other but all are looking healthy.
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Sorry I haven't had this issue. Perhaps another issue with nutrients or water temperature. What are you growing?
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Mark, I wish I could answer you, however, I've planted only a portion of the seeds. The Skullcap was not one. Maybe next spring!! I do know what I did sow came in at about an 80-90% germination rate.
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There is a separate connection to the leaves. Maker sure it's connected properly. If it still doesn't light up, send it back! I had problems with the main stem of lights. A section burned out after just over 3 months.
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I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have better luck than I am having!! I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have... » Read More I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have better luck than I am having!! « Show Less
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I'm still trying to figure out if its ever going to grow. I've had in the ground for months, it's only grown a few inches, and sprouted just a few new shoots. Its in ideal temperature and healthy soil.
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Edited - I got it to sprout! It actually did pretty well. I had them outside, full morning sun, kept them moist, and I felt like it was a good percent of them sprouted. I think I am going to do it again in the spring and start them in a seedling tray, but with plenty of warm weather!
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I over seeded an area of my lawn with black beauty. It came up fine. The lawn is softer where I added black beauty. It grows well in normal areas. I would not use it in an area that is shaded or difficult to grow grass in.
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I wish I knew what to tell you. I too planted my bulbs late. They came up and were green but have now gone dormant. I plan to leave them in and expect they will adjust and begin growing in late summer when they shoud. I know that's not much of an answer, but thought I'd let you know my plans. Good luck and let's hope we have some saffron come Christmas!