Question 1

Is planting it in the ground ok? i live in san diego. thanks. they look gorgeous.

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No  that will kill it. They need to be planted only in the moss they come with or peat that has no added fertilizers in it. The moss they come with is actually the best soil for them too.

Question 2

How long can I keep in packing before it starts to die?

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It needs to be planted, set up according to the care sheet directions, and given strong lighting daily asap. It can survive if left in the box it came in for a while but will be set back and may go dormant from that as well. It might be a good idea to give it as an early Christmas present.

If you cannot give it strong light you can use a red and blue plant LED grow light for the plant. Actual wattage in the teens or 20s should work well for 1 or a few pots of VFTs. There are many for sale on Ebay and Amazon. I recommend buying one with a shorter handling time to make sure it arrives in time for the plant before it is damaged from light deprivation.

Be sure to follow the artificial lighting directions that come with your order for distance from the plants.  The light should be on for 12-14 hours a day March through November and 8 hours a day during the daytime for December through February.

Question 3

I'm in ma.  still cool here.  any issues shipping in the winter?

Accepted Answer

It would be safer to order this weekend as you do have a cold spell coming up where you are at in a few days.

Question 4

Why not ship to Hawaii??

Accepted Answer

I do ship to HI and it usually works just fine too. I checked my shipping settings and you should be able to order from HI. Please let me know through Amazon messaging if this is not the case.

ASIN	B005KYNXVY
ASIN	B005KYNXVY
Best Sellers Rank	#340,994 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #20,668 in Plants, Seeds & Bulbs
Brand Name	JoelsCarnivorousPlants
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (598)
Expected Blooming Period	Year Round
Expected Planting Period	year round
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Weight	3.2 ounces
Item Weight	3.2 ounces
Manufacturer	JoelsCarnivorousPlants
Manufacturer	JoelsCarnivorousPlants
Moisture Needs	constant-watering
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Plant or Animal Product Type	Venus Flytrap
Product Care Instructions	Water
Sunlight Exposure	Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone	8
Unit Count	1 count
Units	1 count

Adult Sized Red Dragon Venus Flytrap (Fly Trap) Carnivorous Plant 3 inch Pot

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