Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:29:59 EDT From: k4zd@juno.com (Robert L Hanrahan) To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1385$foo@default> Subject: Re: Pinguicula Habitats
Hi Again,
Could not resist adding a clarification to David Mellard's comments on
Southern Pinguicula growing habitats. I've spent plenty of time in the
field and would like to present the following observed conditions for the
following species of Pinguicula. This may help a few of you in trying to
duplicate or create sustainable habitats for your plants. Not listed in
any particular order, just off the cuff.
P. pumila(5)- actually grows as an annual and seems to die out
during the summer. Sandy silt soils
with drainage October to April. Damp soil from May to
July. Fairly dry Aug & Sept.
P. lutea(1)- grows in sandy silt soils in grassy fields, slightly
dryer conditions than P. pumila.
P. ionantha(4) @ P. planifolia(2)- Typically grows submerged most
of the year. Normally sees air for the first
time during the dry season (July/August/September). Grow water logged
and
in full sun. P. planifolia will get a neat blood red
color in full sun!
P. caerulea(3)-Similar to P. pumila habitat, but with less light.
Does not die out during the year.
Not to confuse you, but the number associated with each species represent
the chances that you have in actually finding them during a tour from
Mississippi to Florida along the Gulf Coast. If you manage to find a
Pinguicula, the changes are it's going to be P. lutea. P. pumila is
actually pretty rare along the Gulf.
BCNU-Bob Hanrahan in Powder Springs, GA
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