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kholweed1 posted an update in the group
4 months agoAsk a Grow Question Is it possible to use Carnivorous plants as a ipm?
Cannasota and vancerefridgeration9 Comments-
Not really. At least none that I’m aware of of. I think most carnivorous plants prefer high humidity too. The Mexican Butterworth maybe. It will trap fungus gnats but is used more to detect them than control populations.
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Thanks for the info.
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It sounded like a good idea. Lol
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Butterwort
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I would think even if they did their job, they’d be ineffective. They may catch some of flying/landing bugs, but generally the real pest issues are in the soil where carnivorous plants wouldn’t have any effect.
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Check out companion plants that are native to your area. Basil, mint, marigolds, dill. lavender, comfrey, sunflower, garlic, etc…
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I’ve been wondering if there is a plant that bugs like so much they’ll abandon my girls
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Possible? Sure… Advisable? Not really… Carnivous plants are designed to attract the pests you’re trying to be rid of… think sticky trap, but with smelly good and looky good stuffs that the insects like… humidity is another concern. If you decide to give it a try, best of luck, and let us know how it turns out.
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Yeah…No! Lol I’m very new first time grower, just germ my seeds, n thinking ahead, n it sounded good n my head, but I trust your advice. Thanx
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