Re: Drosera indica problems

Michael Hasemann (jmh@tko.vtt.fi)
Mon, 8 May 1995 12:08:20 +0300 (EET DST)

> Hi you all Drosera specialists!
>
> I have successfully got my _Drosera indica_ seeds to germinate. The BIG
> question is now how to get them grow ? They have been growing with no good
> success in 60-70 % humidity, peat pot, water level in the peat level.
> Sun light and artificial light mixt. No growing. they are 3-4 mm "high".
>
> What is wrong? Water level? Peat? What is the natural growing habitat?
I do not know about their natural habitat but I always had 30-50% loss
at that level. Try maximum sun and repot them. Make sure that the lower
2-3 mm are in peat. (so that they can develop adventive (sp?) roots)

..Michael

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