I used dried sphagnum with perlite (2/1 or so) for several years
successfully. In my experience the main issue is to repot every 12-18 months
or so to avoid breakdown of the medium. Live sphagnum sometimes gives up on
you, but barring that, repotting is not required so often.
> 2) Is pot size important as not to overpot the plants? I am thinking of using
> 4" plastic pots.
Sarr.'s have long roots and easily become rootbound. Grown in standing water
mine regularly grow out of the pot.
> 3) I intend to keep the plants in a cool closet in my basement over the
> dormant period. The temperature varies between 40-50 F from December-February
> depending on the temperature outside the house. Would a small refridgerator
be
> better?
My experience with indoor Sarr.'s is that less water and less light are
important, they would still need light in any frig. 40-50 degrees sounds
consstent with my experience if water levels are kept lower.
> Thanks in advance
>
> Robert St-Jean
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