Re: Nepenthes Composts

Chris Marsden (100620.2156@CompuServe.COM)
14 May 96 14:57:49 EDT

John,

> Oh Yes, my Maddy (as I call him - I hope it's a him-) seems absolutely fine
> in Highland temperatures, it is quite happy although the pitchers are not
> turning very pink.
> >
> >Toby
> ****************************************************************
> "Maddy" should be fine at highland temperatures as "he" is a highland plant
> (i am told).

Yes, officially he should be ( I tend to regards my plants as green pets
(hell - why not?) ) but when I asked about it on the list everyone bar
one or 2 people said it should be grown as a lowland.

> I just want to be sure that I'm not missing the point your making 8)?? My
> Madagascariensis is growing quite happily (but slowly) at about 80F.
> However, it will soon be 95F+ during the day in the enclosure and I have
> been told that the plant will probably not be able to survive through the
> Summer 8(.

I don't know about this one. My temps are betweens 55 and 70, on a
thermostat so they are pretty precise.

>
> There are several compost receipes in Chris Creels growing guide. If memory
> serves me right you can find it on the archive page by picking the link "how
> to grow plants...guides and materials" or something like that. Hope this
helps.

Yes, thanks a lot.

Regards,

Toby