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Come Si Coltiva Dionaea Muscipula?

Febbraio 28, 2023Luglio 28, 2025

Dopo l’infatuazione iniziale per la bella venere acchiappamosche è arrivato il momento di capire bene come si coltiva Dionaea muscipula. Come in tutte le relazioni anche in questo caso è fondamentale trovare l’equilibrio per raggiungere una serena convivenza! Ebbene si, se è vero…

Approaching summerThe growing season brings with it, in addition to many beautiful satisfactions, some possible inconveniences, particularly with the arrival of hot weather. Indeed, as the weeks pass, the likelihood of our Sarracenia being attacked by pests or other stresses increases!Let’s look at the main ones:Aphids are stinging insects of varying color (usually white or green) that are a few millimeters in size, visible to the naked eye, and easily eradicated. They sting and suck plant sap, causing mainly leaf deformities and small galls.Why.The saliva of these parasites produces auxin-like substances. Auxins are plant hormones that, along with others, control the plant cell cycle. Disruption of the hormonal balance causes the plant to produce galls, which are small clusters of undifferentiated cells (tumors) that appear as leaf bulges.How do I get rid of it?Sarracenia is attacked sporadically by these pests. If it happens, they can be removed manually if it is early in the infestation, or they can
be eliminated with biological pyrethrum-based aphicidal products. Repeat the first treatment after 10 days to eliminate any new hatchlings.
eggs were laid initially.Mites: Mites are very small arachnids (0.5 mm for females and even less for males) with stinging mouthparts. They sting the leaves of our plants to suck their sap and feed. The primary symptoms of red spider mite are leaf discoloration and leaf wilting or browning that occurs much faster than normal, often when it should not.Why is it dangerous?Its small size makes it difficult to detect, and its symptoms can be mistaken for normal leaf browning due to excessive heat or the arrival of cold weather and vegetative rest. The effects of mites on Sarracenia are much less invasive than those on Dionaea muscipula, but they retain some danger and are often complicated to eliminate completely.How do I get rid of it?For minor infestations, a contact acaricide insecticide is used, followed by a systemic acaricide for major recurring infestations.Cochineal: This is the pest that most commonly infests Sarracenia. Again, this is an insect with stinging mouthparts that feeds on plant sap. It reproduces sexually, producing a huge quantity of eggs that are extremely hardy and difficult to kill with common contact insecticides. Fortunately, its appearance and size (it reaches nearly a centimeter) make it easily identifiable.Cottonwood cochineal is the name of the most common of these insects. Its body is red, but completely covered with a white waxy layer, from which it derives its name. In Sarracenia, we find it concentrated at growth points, at the bottom of the leaf base, and, when infestations are more advanced, also along the entire length of the leaf. In addition to direct sting damage, as with other stinging insects (recognizable because it gives rise to deformed leaves), it generates sugary secretions that coat the plant tissues. In the case of abundant infestations, the secretions cause fungal proliferation on the plant surface, especially at the growing points. Factor in the fact that in the long run, this can lead to the rotting of green tissues.How do I get rid of it?First, we recommend the use of a systemic cockroachicide insecticide. Then (after a week), we can proceed with manual removal of the pest (which should be dead). In this way, we avoid, by removing it, distributing the still-living parasite to other nearby plants. It is advisable to repeat the treatment after one month. If the infestation persists, it is best to treat with mineral oil in the winter (at severed ascidia) to remove any remaining eggs.Mineral oil acts by asphyxiation; apply it only when the plant is resting over the entire surface of the plant so that the covering effect is effective. Dispense it in the evening so that the plants are not exposed to direct sunlight in the hours just after the treatment. To perform any chemical or non-chemical treatment on our plants, we recommend using well-ventilated rooms and appropriate PPE.Heat stressIn the warmer months, light shading is recommended to prevent temperatures from rising too high. Sarracenia exposed to excessive temperatures (especially when grown in summer in small greenhouses in full sun) can go into stress and stop growing completely.What do we recommend doing to avoid heat stress?1) Provide shade in the hottest months with the aim of lowering the temperature.2) Cut back the flower in spring. The flowering

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Come Si Coltiva Sarracenia?

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Gennaio 11, 2023Luglio 28, 2025

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