Re: Nep Rajah cultivation

From: John H. Phillips III (phillips@library.ucsf.edu)
Date: Tue Apr 29 1997 - 10:54:35 PDT


Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 10:54:35 -0700
From: "John H. Phillips III" <phillips@library.ucsf.edu>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg1712$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Nep Rajah cultivation

At 10:18 AM 4/29/97 -0700, you wrote:
>Cindy wrote:
>
>> I am looking at adding a Nep. rajah to my collection
>> Does anyone have any particular advice? Humid, not too warm?
>
>Unless you're into Nepenthes for the long haul, and have
>a _lot_ of patience, and have a well-controlled growing
>environment (greenhouse), my advice is:

Long haul? I was under the impression this was an addiction...At least I
haven't found a way to kick it.

>Sorry to rain on your parade. Think carefully before
>blowing big bucks on these.
>
I've seen these advertised for as little as $40. Come on Perry, give Cindy
a chance. Maybe she'll be the one to find the magic key to growing these
plants. If you want a large rajah some day, you have to start growing them
first.
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