Re:introduction

Oliver T Massey CFS (massey@hal.fmhi.usf.edu)
Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:15:57 -0400

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>I have been following the discussions on
> VFTs and I think am now quite confident about trying to grow some but I
> dont have much info on the sarrs and droseras. Are they as finicky as the
> VFTs, and do they need the dormant periods as much? Also how do you think
> they will handle high humidity and tropical temps throughout the year?
> The plants have been in the nursery for about a month and they look
> reasonably healthy still.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Regards. Edmund Lee
>

There are several growers here in the middle of Florida (hardiness zone
9b) and down toward Miami (zone 10), Tampa is not truely tropical but
Miami is very close. I grow Sarrs. outdoors all year round and the
cool weather we get is enough. I also happen to know that a grower
towards Miami is putting in a large outdoor planting in his own bog.
FWIW, you might be extra careful about water levels or consider growing
some plants indoors where you can help moderate temps and photo periods.

Tom in Fl