Re: Nepenthes for beginners
Wayne Forrester (forrestr@mendel.Berkeley.EDU)
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 07:58:57 -0700 (PDT)
Chris,
I think there are many species that will do well in a terrarium.
Many of them will quickly outgrow smaller terrariums unless they are
frequently pruned. I currently grow N. gracilis and N. madagascariensis
in a 55gal aquarium used as a terrarium under fluorescent lights and with
slight heat to keep it at about 75 F at night and 80 F during daytime. The
N. gracilis grows like a weed. It has
the additional advantage that it is a smaller growing species, although
it will also need periodic pruning unless you have a fairly tall
terrarium. Hope this helps.
Wayne Forrester
On Mon, 8 Apr 1996, Chris Teichreb wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Can anyone recommend a good, hardy (if ther is such a thing)
> Nepenthes species. It would be grown indoors in a terrarium, so light,
> temperature, and water would all be controlled. Also, how well do
> Nepenthes germinate from seed? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Chris Teichreb
>
> E-mail: teichrch@Meena.CC.URegina.CA
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