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Old 14th August 2008, 02:38 AM
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Default Re: VFT dormancy

Hi All,

Just like to share with you on the VFT that I found selling at Giant Hypermarket (Bayan Lepas).

Two pots of VFT below are placed inside the hypermarket (air-cond environment)

They have dry and dying look.


The other two below are placed outdoor under 70% shade.




I asked the sales person at the outdoor stall regarding care tips for those plants and he said: "The VFT has to be placed under 70% shade all the time and watered sparingly (keep moist all the time only not soak).Using water tray has to be avoided or they will rot. Having blowing fan at those plants help to dry up excess water on the plant and avoid rot. Exposure to direct sun light must be avoided or it will burn the plant."

It seems like those VFT might be staying alive all these while under dry dormancy state.

Can any VFT sifu please advise on this? Is the above mentioned care tips appropriate for long term survival of the VFT? I am quite skeptical on the quality of those VFT.
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