Re: Nep Inquiry

From: jneps (jneps@gateway.net)
Date: Sat Mar 25 2000 - 09:42:52 PST


Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 10:42:52 -0700
From: jneps <jneps@gateway.net>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg858$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Nep Inquiry

Hi Leigh,

I've been growing several clones of N. spectabilis for some
time now, with great success. The temperatures in my environment
range between 55 and 82 F. I have not experimented outside that
range. Humidity is typically between 75 and 100%.

Good luck!

Jeff Shafer

Leigh Perkins wrote:
>
> Hi list
>
> I guess this is directed more at the UK growers as it's more a question on
> local environment (it's not a bout of xenophobia, honest!).
>
> I'm thinking about buying a N Spectabilis and want to know about any minimum
> requirements for good growth that I should be aware of. I recently built a
> ventilated cool greenhouse and I can protect against frost, I'm pretty sure
> I can maintain a good level of humidity - but I wonder if this will be
> enough to maintain the conditions required for this plant to grow well. Any
> information would be really appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Leigh
>
> PS. The only animal I've had problems with here was a nosy neighbour who
> reported me to the police for growing illegal substances - he was referring
> to a large D Dichotoma, and was cautioned for wasting police time. Should I
> shoot, drown or poison him??



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