Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 16:50:28 -0700 (MST) From: John Walker <jorwa@syspac.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg663$foo@default> Subject: Re: Non-pitchering Nep.
At 04:16 PM 2/18/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi, All
>
> I have a Nep. question. I currently have a Nep. Gracilis (that's what =
>it was labeled), it putting out leaves on a regular basis. The plants =
>seems to be growing fine, the leaves are dark green but it has not =
>pitchered from the day I got it. I got the plant back in Aug.97. Does =
>anyone have any technique or hints on making this plant pitcher.
> I'm currently watering the plant twice a week, with a weak solution of =
>Superthrive. The Gracilis sits in a 29gal. tank with 4 Flour. tubes =
>above it. It has a photo period of 14hrs. and a temp from 60-85deg. and =
>a Humidity level from 40-70 percent.
> Thank for any advice you can give me.
>Peter
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Peter,
Your growing conditions seem to be very similar to mine and my plants
pitchure up very well. You might try covering the terrarium a bit more to
keep the humidity up over 70% as well as keeping the temps up above 70F.
Hope this helps,
John in Phoenix
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