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Post by alienlife09 on Oct 4, 2009 22:29:33 GMT -5
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Post by mabudon on Oct 4, 2009 22:46:05 GMT -5
Well..... First off that plant looks a tad light deprived- what is it growing under?? Second it looks at least dehydrated and possibly like it's under attack from a pest of some kind (tho dessication will produce similar results to what is shown above, too) Do you water it all the time and NOT leave it in a proper tray to soak up water so it's nice and moist?
That hybrid, like all Sarracenia, does actually need dormancy sooner or later tho I doubt that is the issue here. Most importantly it looks perfectly "save- able" at this juncture. I am no expert so it's better to get some consensus here- anybody??
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Post by alienlife09 on Oct 5, 2009 17:37:55 GMT -5
Hey Mabs,
I try to water my Sarracenia x Danas Delights every 3 days or so and I water them until I see water trickling out of the bottom of the pot into my clay water tray. I've been doing this ever since I got them. It may also be light deprivation because I moved the plants out of my desk lamps glow (for a week and a bit) to make room for other plants that needed it more. Now I've put them (both plants) back under a second (I believe 60 watt) lamp and have been watering them daily for a week. Only one of the plants of which I have shown pictures of, is not looking so good but is still alive which is why I got worried it may be entering dormancy, requires repotting or is dieing of a disease. More feedback from other members would probably help for sure!
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Post by hal on Oct 5, 2009 21:02:35 GMT -5
I'd keep them in a plastic tray with an inch or two of water so they're always wet and you don't have to water them - just top up the tray once a week or so. It also keeps the area around them humid.
In my (limited) experience, the best thing you can do for many of these plants is give them more light. I don't think you will get great results with a 60W bulb. The sarrs and most sundews grow in full sun. If your collection is growing you should consider getting a 4 foot 2-tube T8 fluorescent strip. You can get them at Canadian Tire or Home Depot for about $40, sometimes cheaper on sale.
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Post by lloyd on Oct 5, 2009 21:18:05 GMT -5
I'd keep them waterlogged, very bright (sun if possible) and hot during the day.
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Post by alienlife09 on Oct 5, 2009 22:20:37 GMT -5
Ok, I'll try and keep them in a tray of water but my lighting situation isn't likely going to change because I'm moving back home at the end of the month. Cheers!
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