CP temperatures and light

Steven Klitzing (stevek@informix.com)
Mon, 1 May 1995 08:05:37 -0700

Hi all:

I've noticed that my CPs tend to grow better in lower light and lower
temperature conditions. For example, if given the environment of high
diffuse light and moderate diffuse light, the CPs do better in the
moderate diffuse light. If given the choice of high temps 80+ degrees,
or temps in the 60s to 70s, the CP prefer the lower temps. This, of
course, is not all CPs, but I find it's true for Drosera, VFTs, and some
Nepenthes (highlanders). The Drosera tend to put out more growth in
lower light and lower temperature conditions. The same is true for
Terrestrial Utrics. Compare this to the moisture tent at California
Carnivores which is virtually a steambath for the rarer lowland
Nepenthes.

---Steve