Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:20:34 -0500 From: "Strata, Inc." <strata@flash.net> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1177$foo@default> Subject: To Kevin Chober
> im trying to start my own terrarium of cp. what plants
> would be good starter plants (i prefer that they are
> in the pitcher family.
>
> =====
> :-) Kevin :-)
>
Kevin,
generally, Sarracenias are not the best CPs for a terrarium, because in a
couple of seasons they can get very tall (2-3 feet). In addition, they
require a dormancy period (cold temperatures and reduced light) for 3-5
months, every year. Some short ones ( S. purpurea) or young plants (1-2
years old) will do ok for the summer if you use really strong lights; you
will have to put them out in the cold for the winter, though.
Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plants) on the other hand, would do great in a
terrarium for a long time,
before you have to take them out due to size. E-mail me if you have more
questions.
Take care,
Michael Pagoulatos
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