Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 10:50:49 -0400 (EDT) From: Oliver T Massey CFS <massey@hal.fmhi.usf.edu> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1781$foo@default> Subject: Re: Low humidity Neps...
>>My suggestion: Shelve the Superthrive, and raise the humidity.
>>But of course, this is just my own, personal, and far-from-
>>scientific experience.
>> Speaking of humidity, does anyone have any suggestions for
>> Nepenthes species which produce pitchers even in low humidity ?
>We need to understand what is meant by 'low humidity'. Most
>Nepenthes seem to do well in constant relative humidity of
>70% or higher. So does 'low humidity' mean 50%? Not in
>Arizona :-)
As for Neps I have to agree about the need for humidity. IMHO a Nep is not
doing well unless it is producing pitchers. And even here in Florida where
outdoor humidity is about as high as you get, I have Neps that will not pitcher
unless I enclose them.
> I live near Washington, DC and in winter I have trouble
> keeping the humidity in my "nepenthes room" higher than
> 60%. THe house has central heating and airconditioning,
> but I up the humidity by keeping the door closed and
> by putting damp beach towels on a rubber mat, on the floor.
> In winter the towels have to be watered down morning and
> evening--less frequently in the (more humid) summer.
> Perry Malouf
In grad school I lived in an apartment with central heat and air. For my Neps
I used large glass aquariums I built from scrap glass that I stood on end.
Once they grew out of that I took a king size mattress bag (big clear plastic
bag) slit one side and slid it over my entire shelf unit; shelving, lights,
plants, and all. Of course, married student apartments were cinder block walls
and linoleum floors; I wouldn't try it with hard wood or carpet. :)
Tom in Fl
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