Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 16:12:27 -0800 From: Tony Camilleri <tona@topend.com.au> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg4185$foo@default> Subject: Re: D.petiolaris
Tony Camilleri wrote:
>
> To Jeff Shafer
> Regarding the D.petiolaris.
> The yearly growth cycle is as follows.
>
> November to May
> Growth period.
> Climate 24 to 32 degrees celcius.
> Growing generally in full sun.
> Humidity: 50% to 90%.
> Often found growing submerged in water in extremely boggy and sandy soil.
> Cannot over-water in this period.
> They flower in Novemeber and again in March.
>
> I grow my specimens in a peat/sand mix. 3 parts peat to 1 part sand.
> However, I am sure more sand can be used.
> Require high humidity during this period.
>
> June to October
> Dormancy period.
> Plants should be allowed to go bone dry.
> In natural conditions they receive no rain during this entire period.
> Weather: 14 - 32 degrees celcius.
> Humidity: 20 - 40%
>
> Regarding propogation.
> I generally grow successfully from seed.
> Seed can take up to 3 months to germinate.
> Be patient.
>
> I hope this information is of assistance.
>
> Regards,
> Tony
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