Here's a neat origami seed envelope (doesn't need tape to close):
step 1: take a square sheet of paper and fold it horizontally, then fold it in
thirds:
/\
/ \
/ \
/ \
/| |\
/ | | \
/ | | \
/ | | \
/ | | \
/ | | \
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fold this end fold this end
that way --> <-- that way
step 2: fold it diagonally twice:
/\
/ \
/ \
/ \
|\ /|
fold this part | \ / |
along diagonal | \ / |
toward top | / \ | then fold this part
right | / \ | along diagonal toward
|/ \| top left
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If you did it right, you'll have a little triangle with a tab that can be
folded into a slot to close. This was the way seeds were sent when Pat Dwyer
used to do the CPN seed exchange.
I just repotted my Nepenthes cuttings I made five months ago. Nearly all
"took" and most have a nice root system with 5-6 roots 2-3 inches long. I
used Hormex #16 strength. This seems to work lots better than Rootone. I
also used Hormex on the Nepenthes air layers, but from the six I made, only
two made roots. To make air layers, it is suggested that a cut be made part
way through the stem, that part of the stem is wrapped in moss, then covered
in plastic and securely fastened at the top and bottom ends. The ones that
didn't make roots had a cut that seemed completely healed over - and often the
cut that was made went more than half way through the stem. I'll stick with
just cutting the stem up into 2-3 leaves from now on. I now have 40-50
Nepenthes plants that I'll announce the sale of in a few months when it gets a
little warmer (price will probably be $5.00 - $10 each), or free if you want a
trade. There is not much leaf growth yet.
There is a new mail-order business in Shepherdsville, Kentucky (about 20 miles
outside of Louisville). They have a nice selection of HID indoor lights and
hydroponics supplies. You can order a catalog at 1-800-462-5953. 1000 watt
metal halide light fixtures are $200 (w/bulb, no extra shipping charge). This
is about the lowest price I've seen so far. They are listed at $240, but if
you buy in January, there is a $40 discount. All mailorders over $100 receive
free shipping. I'll probably visit their showroom soon. If anyone has a
question on these lights, I'll ask them for you. The name of the place is
New Earth.