Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 16:02:06 -0500 (EST) From: john green <thegreens13@juno.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3422$foo@default> Subject: Tannins
First of all, much thanks to the ICPS membership folks. I've decided to
become a member again and only sent in my membership a couple of weeks ago,
and I've already rec'd the back issues I requested. I may try out the
seedbank now! :-)
I read an article by Rob Sacilotto (Botanique Nursery) in the June '98 issue
and he says "Some [Sarracenia] may require tannins to produce pigment,
others may not." Is it known which ones require tannins? I would guess
that the more colorful varieties would benefit more from tannins, like the
red and black-tube varieties of flava and alata maybe? I was under the
impression that peat moss and chopped pine needles when wetted will leach
out tannins but I don't know for how long. Is there a way to increase the
amount of tannins in my bog or should I even worry about it? Thanks in
advance for any information on this subject.
John Green
Salt Lake City, Utah
john.green@ascensus.com
http://homestead.juno.com/thegreens13
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