Are You an Obsessive Fly Swatter?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the care of a Venus fly trap, including its pot size and feeding preferences, as well as personal experiences related to moving into a new flat and upcoming events.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of buying a new Venus fly trap and questions whether it should remain in its small pot or be re-potted into a larger one.
  • The same participant asks about the appropriate diet for the Venus fly trap, inquiring if it can eat wasps, daddy-long-legs, or bacon bits.
  • Another participant advises against using bacon or meat for feeding the Venus fly trap and suggests not to use a pot larger than the next size up when re-potting.
  • Several participants discuss their recent move to a new flat, mentioning the challenges of settling in and the need for various household items.
  • One participant expresses excitement about an upcoming Physics Forums event in Yorkshire, sharing their plans to enjoy music and cider with friends.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the best pot size for the Venus fly trap or its dietary needs, as participants provide differing advice and personal experiences. The discussion about moving and the upcoming event appears to be more of a shared experience without disagreement.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the care of Venus fly traps, particularly regarding pot size and feeding, indicating a lack of established guidelines in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in plant care, particularly carnivorous plants, as well as those navigating moving experiences or looking to connect with community events.

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I bought a new Venus fly trap today. My last one died when one of my lazy housemates neglected to water her for a fortnight.

This one's going to be much better. Does anyone know whether she'll be happier in her little pot, or if she will flourish in a bigger one? She looks very cramped in there, and I want her to have as many mouths as possible because my new flat seems to come with a healthy population of flies. And does she just want to be fed on flies, or are wasps, daddy-long-legses and bacon bits fair game too?
 
brewnog said:
I bought a new Venus fly trap today. My last one died when one of my lazy housemates neglected to water her for a fortnight.

This one's going to be much better. Does anyone know whether she'll be happier in her little pot, or if she will flourish in a bigger one? She looks very cramped in there, and I want her to have as many mouths as possible because my new flat seems to come with a healthy population of flies. And does she just want to be fed on flies, or are wasps, daddy-long-legses and bacon bits fair game too?

I don't know much about Venus fly traps, so can't help there. How's the new place? Did the move go well? Did you remember everything important?
 
I've moved everything in now, it's in a position where I can feel at home there! The flat is really nice, it's brand new so there are a few little niggles but otherwise it's lovely. I think I remembered everything, but we're very short on saucepans, glasses, and towels. And I tried to buy some big CD towers from Ikea, but they wouldn't fit in my car. Rats and ass!

I've come back to Sheffield for a few days now, since my job doesn't start until next week. Also, this weekend is the first ever Physics Forums - North of England Meeting! With a bit of luck, myself, matthyiouiaouw and icvotria will be drinking lots of free cider in the middle of a field in Yorkshire whilst listening to some kickass music. Hooray! Good job it isn't pissing it down... Oh no, wait a minute...[/size]
 
If you re-pot it, don't go any bigger then the next size pot. You should avoid giving it bacon or meat, they really don't do well with it.
Sounds like you have settled in, hope it went well!
 
brewnog said:
I've moved everything in now, it's in a position where I can feel at home there! The flat is really nice, it's brand new so there are a few little niggles but otherwise it's lovely. I think I remembered everything, but we're very short on saucepans, glasses, and towels. And I tried to buy some big CD towers from Ikea, but they wouldn't fit in my car. Rats and ass!
I hate when that happens. That'll be one good thing about moving to WV, lots of people have pick-up trucks for me to bum help transporting big stuff. :biggrin:

I've come back to Sheffield for a few days now, since my job doesn't start until next week. Also, this weekend is the first ever Physics Forums - North of England Meeting! With a bit of luck, myself, matthyiouiaouw and icvotria will be drinking lots of free cider in the middle of a field in Yorkshire whilst listening to some kickass music. Hooray! Good job it isn't pissing it down... Oh no, wait a minute...[/size]
Sounds fun! Take lots of pictures!
 

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