joshg
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Post by joshg on Jun 11, 2007 17:35:57 GMT -5
hola,
I am about to purchase a N.Bicalcarata from macrovulgaris on ebay.ca and,
The page says that they grew the plant in 80% shade, now if i stick it under 2 40watt bulbs 18 inches away what will happen? Will it be alright? Will it live?Or do I really need to buy a 20 buck shade cloth?
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Post by vraev on Jun 11, 2007 17:52:56 GMT -5
that 80% shade is in the sun. lol! no light can ever match the sun...so those 2 40 watt lights will be fine. However, maybe the other nep growers here can also acknowledge. But go for it. Remember though, I find bical's are pretty tricky lowlanders. Even a slight change in moisture level....they immediately have leaves and pitchers turn jet black. 2 of mhy 5 leaves have blackened.
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joshg
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Post by joshg on Jun 11, 2007 19:39:49 GMT -5
O ok thanks I dought im gunna get it then because its going from vancover to alberta so i think there might be a prob. lol What one would be good for me? This is my first one. Hmm would Nepenthes densiflora be good? its pretty looking
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Post by vraev on Jun 11, 2007 20:23:35 GMT -5
Personally...try the easy ones. check out www.nepenthesaroundthehouse.com and www.cpjungle.com/nepenthesuniversity for info about the requirements of those plants. If u are willing to build from easy to higher up....go for the alata. It looks wonderful. especially the one with red pitcher + green peristome which he has there for like 22$. I would have gone for that if I wasn't right now stricken for space.
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Post by insectivore on Jun 11, 2007 20:26:26 GMT -5
It will be fine! Cya
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Post by lloyd on Jun 11, 2007 21:57:29 GMT -5
$80 shade cloth? I just use the sheer curtain in our sunroom.
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Post by insectivore on Jun 11, 2007 22:41:32 GMT -5
If grown under lights no shade is needed! Cya
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