D. pauciflora dormancy?

Glenn Rankin (rankin@saiph.hpl.hp.com)
Fri, 27 Sep 1996 10:52:33 PDT

Hello all,

For several years running, I've had my D. pauciflora die back to the
roots when it gets hot (80-90F) during the day. If the fleshy roots
haven't rotted, I get sprouts back in about 1-2 months time.

Have others seen this same behavior? Does this happen in their natural
habitat (Eric?)?

I suspect that South African CP just have trouble tolerating
temperatures so high, because my D. regia and D. natalensis also look
very stressed at the height of our summer.

Glenn Rankin