Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:32:27 EST From: Dionaea@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg220$foo@default> Subject: D. falconeri
Christer,
> Would you care to share some information regarding your falconeri (time
> of germination, soil, temp etc.)?
>
> Thanks for the help,
Sure, but let me qualify my statements by saying that that all I know right
now is that a Drosera germinated. I can't verify its identity for some time
to come...
I planted the seed on 12/28/99 on long-fibered sphagnum that was originally
obtained from Mellingers here in the US. The pots were placed in a 10 gallon
tank (38 L) approximately 8 inches (20 cm) away from 2 40-watt fluorescent
light bulbs (once I have more germination I will increase it to 4 40-watt
bulbs). The temperature in the tank during the day is between 80F and 86F
(27C-30C), during the night it is between 60F and 66F (15C and 18C). In the
summer, the temps will no doubt be much higher. The pots are standing in
about 1cm of water.
In this manner I had germination in about 2-3 weeks. I also have germination
on D. ordensis, D. paradoxa, D. aff. paradoxa "Metallic Orange Flower," D.
broomensis and D. caduca. I am expecting more germination in the next few
weeks.
Check with me in a year and I should be able to tell you if my D. falconeri
is the true thing.
Hope this helps.
Christoph
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