Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:01:37 -0700 From: Doug Burdic <dburdic@presys.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2703$foo@default> Subject: Re: Cephalotus
MaxxKills@aol.com wrote:
>
> What are the conditions fro growing cephalotus?
> What kind of pot do i use, what kind of humidity,
> what kind of temperature, what kind of sunlight...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
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Lee,
I'm definitely not an expert with this plant, but know that there are
several who are on the list. I've found that a mixture of 1:1 Silica
Sand/Peatmoss works best for the media. Caution must be taken in
overwatering during both summer and winter where I live on the west
coast. Not sure where you are, but mine are surviving in a greenhouse
with a semi-shaded exposure and at times the greenhouse temps rise well
over 100 degrees F. I keep the humidity level as high as I possibly can
by constantly flooding the greenhouse floor. Haven't measured it
scientifically, but know it is over 85% all the time. Be careful to
protect the pot and media from overheating. The leaves themselves can
take it, but not the roots. Guess that is the extent of my knowledge on
Cephalotus; hope some others will have better advice.
Good luck!
Doug
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