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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 10, 2011 6:08:43 GMT
I picked up a grow your own Venus fly trap from the pound shop. It consisted of a little terracotta pot, some planting medium and five seeds. I thought it was just going to be a bit gimmicky but two have germinated.  The seeds might still turn out to be something complete different, they don’t look anything like the fully grown plant.  I’ll take more photos as they grow. |
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Post by steve on May 10, 2011 6:29:27 GMT
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 10, 2011 6:40:41 GMT
They are very different, I was wondering how these would change into the parent.
The kit I bought had two packets of seeds in it so I sowed them in two different pots, both lots of seedlings look the same. They have germinated from the supplied seeds, I wonder what they are going to be.
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Post by plodder on Oct 14, 2014 10:45:40 GMT
They are very different, I was wondering how these would change into the parent. The kit I bought had two packets of seeds in it so I sowed them in two different pots, both lots of seedlings look the same. They have germinated from the supplied seeds, I wonder what they are going to be. Hi. I too have the same thing happen just recently. I bought my seed kit from the CO OP, a little terracotta pot, two bags containing seed, and a strange compost. Both seeds germinated, but look nothing like a venus fly trap! Researching, I found your post. My seedlings look like yours. I notice the date was a few years ago, so hoping you are still here I would like to ask the question .... "What did they grow to be "? It's a bit naughty that these are being sold as Fly Traps, when they clearly are not. |
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 14, 2014 11:55:01 GMT
grow them on and see what happens. Should be interesting to find out what they are.
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Post by steve on Oct 15, 2014 16:14:20 GMT
I got in touch with Sue who made the initial post in this thread, she says she did grow them on until they had a few true leaves but it was obvious they were just weeds so didn't grow them any further than that
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Post by fruitree on May 4, 2015 21:00:42 GMT
I've got seedlings that look just like these ones growing now. I too bought them at the pound shop. I was curious as to whether they would become Venus fly trap plants as I too thought they didn't look like Venus fly trap. Looks like I'm growing weeds!
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Post by Tel on May 5, 2015 6:25:29 GMT
Welcome to the forum fruitree,  Looks like you will have to have a trip to the garden centre, for one.  |
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Post by mikeydk on Jun 22, 2015 11:58:48 GMT
I bought the same grow kit from the pound shop at the 1St 2 leaves we're the same as your picture then the rest completely changed and are furry I'm disappointed it's not a fly trap but I had my suspicons that's how I found this post
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Post by Tel on Jun 22, 2015 12:53:30 GMT
I bought the same grow kit from the pound shop at the 1St 2 leaves we're the same as your picture then the rest completely changed and are furry I'm disappointed it's not a fly trap but I had my suspicons that's how I found this post Looks like a trip to the garden centre if you want another Mikey, welcome to the forum too. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 22, 2015 17:09:38 GMT
Welcome to the forum mikeydk. That is not fair. |
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Post by Bess on Jun 24, 2015 21:40:06 GMT
We have a venus fly trap, occasionally it puts out a tiny baby plantlet and I can assure you it looks nothing like those lol!
My husband bought some crocus bulbs in tiny pots for myself and my Mum from the bargain shop, both lots didn't grow. Have told him not to buy me 'grow your own' kits either now!
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Post by xx1calum1xx on Jun 25, 2015 22:03:25 GMT
Hi, i have suddenly become obsessed with growing carnivorous plants and recently spotted this "Beautiful Garden Grow Your Own Venus Fly Trap" along with many other "Grow your own" products at the pound shop. I was mega excited and purchased two of the venus fly trap ones. I was hesitant at first that they would even germinate, I took great pride and care into looking after them. After a few weeks two germinated. I nourished them and after a few more weeks they started to develop more leaves, thats when I knew this product is a complete LIE! I cant believe it. Im sure this isnt the only fake product. I feel like writing a complaint! The packaging even comes with a ****** guarantee. I know i am reacting over the top, but i was so excited and I could have been raising and growing real venus fly traps all this time if i had brought real seeds. Guess its what i deserve after trusting this chepo fake product. Folks dont trust this product. It lies. Stupid "Beautiful Garden" more like fake garden full of lies and misery.
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Post by Cherry on Jun 26, 2015 5:33:22 GMT
Welcome to the forum xx1calum1xx. You have added another to the tale of woe concerning the Venus Fly Trap. We don't complain on behalf of members, but perhaps you should do this. It is fraud really. Please enjoy our forum anyway. |
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Looks like you will have to have a trip to the garden centre, for one. 
