>In CP Digest 626, Brett Lymn tells Chris Teichreb "not to bother with
>Benlate" as it's been around so long that most fungi it was designed to
>control are immune.
>We've been around this issue before (in fact, I once complained that Benomyl
>just didn't fix a lot of my problems). However, I have used it quite
>successfully of late, including saving a S. alata and several S. psittacina
>from powdery mildew (Botrytis). And dipped into the wettable powder (dry), a
>P. moranensis hybrid even survived the creeping root rot mine sometimes get
>during their winter dormancy (where the roots slime up and disappear,
>followed by the central crown of the plant, then rest of it).
>Jay Lechtman
>L235@aol.com
Can I second this. I know that some fungi may be immune to it, but
Benlate is really quite affective if used at full strength and liberally
sprayed onto the leaves. It is also systemic, so spray it all over the
leaves, not just the part affected. This could also influence the
effectiveness of the fungicide.
Secondly, about S.purpurea colour, I have a Sarracenia purpurea subspecies
venosa which goes bright red in full sun. I believe that the colour is
influenced chiefly by the amount of SUNLIGHT (I'm not so sure about artificial
light), although obviously the individual genetics of your plant also effects
the colour, also different forms (I.e Sarracenia purpurea sst. purpurea f.
heterophylla).
Right, I'll get off my soap box and crawl under my stone,
Bye for now
Toby