can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?

can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?#58533

By HarrisAz -  Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:13 am
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- Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:13 am #58533

im goin for a 3day holiday soon.and no want will water him,so can i put my nepenthes in a water tray like vft?

Thanks,
Harris Azariel

Re: can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?#58553

By limeslide -  Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:21 pm
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- Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:21 pm #58553

Why? It's only three days. The soil will stay moist. Placing it in a tray will make the roots rot, you loosing your plant.
I water my plants biweekly(two times a week), the soil feels dry but if I stick my finger in it, the center still feels moist.

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Re: can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?#58608

By corky -  Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:11 pm
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- Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:11 pm #58608

i agree give a good water and you will be ok

Re: can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?#58611

By kittyklaws -  Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:39 pm
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- Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:39 pm #58611

Yea, Nepenthes should never be left in standing water. Good luck, and fun on your vacation!

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Re: can my nepenthes been put in a water tray?#61126

By roey benjamin marcus -  Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:11 am
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- Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:11 am #61126

You don't even need to give them water for a few days anyways. Your plant would have been fine either way.

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