Re: D. linearis help

From: dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Date: Mon Jan 26 1998 - 20:18:00 PST

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Date:    Mon, 26 Jan 98 23:18 EST
From: dave evans                           <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU>
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Subject: Re: D. linearis help

Hello Mark, (re:D.linearis)

> This plant grows in alkaline conditions. For those on the list that
> cultivate this species I have some questions:
> 1. What media do you use for this plant? Should I mix in some hydrated
> lime to boost the pH?

Wouldn't some limestone soil conditioner do the job?

> 2. Should I treat it like D. rotundifolia (temps, light, media wetness)?
> 3. Any other special techniques that I should know about?

Well, it has a very northern range and hence a very short growing
season. Three or four months in growth then dormany for the rest.
You'll have to put in your fridge because winter in the US will be
too short for them.

Dave Evans

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