Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?

Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411955

By VelvetTooth -  Mon May 23, 2022 6:27 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 6:27 pm #411955

The site is very slow but I’ve heard good things about them. Are they still doing good rn?

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411956

By optique -  Mon May 23, 2022 6:35 pm
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Mon May 23, 2022 6:35 pm #411956

I got a reshipped nepenthes from them that was in pretty decent shape. Also got a sarr's from them via BBP that burned in full sun.

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411957

By VelvetTooth -  Mon May 23, 2022 6:36 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 6:36 pm #411957

It was burnt when u got it?

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411959

By optique -  Mon May 23, 2022 6:49 pm
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Mon May 23, 2022 6:49 pm #411959

no it must have been growing it less then full sun.

unpacking

after full sun

now

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Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411960

By Nepenthes0260 -  Mon May 23, 2022 6:53 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 6:53 pm #411960

Reputable seller, although I’ve heard of pests occasionally popping up on their plants.

IG- https://www.instagram.com/insectsinside_nursery/
Growlist- nepenthes0260-s-growlist-t39355.html
Sales-nepenthes0260-s-sales-list-updated-9-4-21-t51895.html

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411962

By VelvetTooth -  Mon May 23, 2022 7:03 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 7:03 pm #411962

Any word about their cobra lilies? Price seems too good to be true

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411963

By optique -  Mon May 23, 2022 7:07 pm
Location:  Greenville SC
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- Mon May 23, 2022 7:07 pm #411963

To hot in my area for them, but cooks are legit you get what you order. I just was not happy my plant got burned and set back.

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411965

By VelvetTooth -  Mon May 23, 2022 7:10 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 7:10 pm #411965

Dang if sc is too hot then is there no hope at all for LA in socal? I was planning on putting them inside if it gets too hot and pouring refrigerated water over their roots. Also, does cook’s sell the hardy mountain/Oregon variety?

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Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#411966

By VelvetTooth -  Mon May 23, 2022 7:11 pm
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- Mon May 23, 2022 7:11 pm #411966

Actually google says sc is around 5-10 degrees warmer than socal. Maybe there is hope?

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412017

By Huntsmanshorn -  Tue May 24, 2022 4:07 am
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- Tue May 24, 2022 4:07 am #412017

VelvetTooth wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 7:10 pm Dang if sc is too hot then is there no hope at all for LA in socal? I was planning on putting them inside if it gets too hot and pouring refrigerated water over their roots. Also, does cook’s sell the hardy mountain/Oregon variety?

Your average temps in June, July, and August are all within acceptable parameters, so I would think you have a reasonable shot esp. if you are closer to the coast.

Oh, I forgot, I have order from Cooks several times with good results, although they can be very slow.

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412021

By MikeB -  Tue May 24, 2022 5:11 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Tue May 24, 2022 5:11 am #412021

I've gotten some nice plants from Cook's over the years, don't have any complaints about them.

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412023

By VelvetTooth -  Tue May 24, 2022 5:17 am
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- Tue May 24, 2022 5:17 am #412023

Huntsmanshorn wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 4:07 am
VelvetTooth wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 7:10 pm Dang if sc is too hot then is there no hope at all for LA in socal? I was planning on putting them inside if it gets too hot and pouring refrigerated water over their roots. Also, does cook’s sell the hardy mountain/Oregon variety?
Your average temps in June, July, and August are all within acceptable parameters, so I would think you have a reasonable shot esp. if you are closer to the coast.

Oh, I forgot, I have order from Cooks several times with good results, although they can be very slow.

I think they only ship on Tuesdays

Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412033

By Hang -  Tue May 24, 2022 12:55 pm
Location:  Brooklyn, NY - Zone 7b
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- Tue May 24, 2022 12:55 pm #412033

I've bought multiple VTF from him, i usually buy the 2-3y/o size, small but great price I have to say.
1 year in and mostly are at flowering size as of today.

Grow List - hang94-s-grow-list-t50765.html
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Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412045

By elaineo -  Tue May 24, 2022 3:38 pm
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- Tue May 24, 2022 3:38 pm #412045

VelvetTooth wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 5:17 am
I think they only ship on Tuesdays

Not every Tuesday. Sometimes it takes a couple weeks or more. If you are trying to avoid buying from “people”, I don’t think you will like this shop. It’s just run by one person part time and sometimes they have trouble keeping up with customer service.

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Re: Anyone order from Cook’s carnivorous plants?#412046

By Shore_Fancy_Nursery -  Tue May 24, 2022 3:40 pm
Location:  Denton MD
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- Tue May 24, 2022 3:40 pm #412046

I recently received a few nepenthes from cooks. I was very happy with my package. Can't wait to order again!

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