Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 10:02:33 -0700 From: Doug Burdic <dburdic@presys.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2854$foo@default> Subject: Re: Cephalotus
Dave Evans wrote:
> Hi Doug,
> Perhaps, since Cephalotus does more growing during the winter in it's
> natural habitat, it doesn't like being transplanted during warm or
> hot periods?
>
> Dave Evans
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Hi Dave & All,
Good point!
This mature plant was shipped more or less bare root as well, which made
transplanting a necessity and to make matters worse, the early summer
temperatures here were in the upper 80s F. and over 110 F. in the
greenhouse. This plant was previously growing in a terrarium with a
maximum temperature of 85 degrees F. tops, so this was a real culture
shock for it. You brought up an interesting point here about Cephalotus
growing during winter in its natural habitat. Since it is winter down in
Australia right now, I would imagine that it is only producing non-
carnivorous leaves in its endemic range? Anyone know off the top of
their head what the maximum and minimum winter temperatures are in the
area where this plant is found.
Take care,
Doug
Doug Burdic
dburdic@presys.com
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