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Has anyone heard of this plant?Slug Eating Plant ( Sarracenia Pupurea New range of carnivorous plants, easy to grow, very hardy and will provide an unusual and exotic feature to your garden.A natural solution to garden slugs. As it eats the slug a seal is formed which prevents decomposition odour and stops animals attacking the plants. It has long lasting attractive and colouful flowers which are ideal for flower arrangements(wouldn't fancy one with a slug in it)Hardy variety which survives in temperatures down to -20cHeight 10 - 15 cms Spread of 10 - 15cmsOn the Jersey Plants direct web site
Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. ~ Mark Twain
That sounds extremely interesting Judi. I wonder if it works - be great if it does!
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!
How weird - I must investigate!
Good old Google!!! Info here: http://www.jerseyplantsdirect.com/Pages/ProdDetail.aspx?id=2164
Squirrel B said: That sounds extremely interesting Judi. I wonder if it works - be great if it does!
Yes I was thinking the same squirrel, as I won't put slug pellets down and have used a beer trap before, only trouble is OH thought someone was pinching his beer. I am hoping someone has first hand experience of this plant
After all the snow and rain we have had recently, I would think there will be plenty of slugs and snails around. I would like to know if anyone has used these plants and how many we would need.
This plant is not at all new. Its as old as the hills, I have grown this type before, and yes it can attract and consume very small slugs. The key here is Attract the Slugs.
I also seriously doubt the -20 claim, mine do badly much lower than -5 for any length of time, also the flowers are not long lasting, the petals come off after a few days, however the flower stalk will remain, all be it decaying until you cut it off.
I have no idea where they get their 'slug seal' claim from, but I would like to see the science.. The liquid in all my pitcher plants smells if agitated.
Finally I know these types of plants, Sarracenias, are not cheap and take a bit of knowledge to keep them well, I fear that Jersey Plants are seriously hyping it up into a bit of a gimmick. Buyer Beware.
Incidentally I've seen these plants for sale at many Garden Centers starting at about £6-8 for a small one.
Thanks Juno. That is all I wanted to hear. I won't be buying them.
Hi All
I have got one in the conservatory and it does keep the fly population down, also got one in the shallows of the pond but do wonder if it has survived this harsh winter, will let you know. Mine has quite tall trumpets to catch the flies 8-10" high) so not sure if slugs could climb up without the trumpet bending.
Chez
You have no control over what life & people throw at you - but you have full control over how you deal with it!
Juno said: This plant is not at all new. Its as old as the hills, I have grown this type before, and yes it can attract and consume very small slugs. The key here is Attract the Slugs. I also seriously doubt the -20 claim, mine do badly much lower than -5 for any length of time, also the flowers are not long lasting, the petals come off after a few days, however the flower stalk will remain, all be it decaying until you cut it off. I have no idea where they get their 'slug seal' claim from, but I would like to see the science.. The liquid in all my pitcher plants smells if agitated. Finally I know these types of plants, Sarracenias, are not cheap and take a bit of knowledge to keep them well, I fear that Jersey Plants are seriously hyping it up into a bit of a gimmick. Buyer Beware. Incidentally I've seen these plants for sale at many Garden Centers starting at about £6-8 for a small one.
Thanks Juno thought it was too good to be true