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Post by Maiden on Aug 25, 2016 10:36:52 GMT -5
I have a seed grown n.ramispina growing in my terrarium, but it became so big, i had to make cuttings. Now the plant outgrow the terra again so i wonder if its possible growing that specie in 40%RH, in a hanging basket next to a window with mild temps in winter but hot days/nights in summer.
I need your imputs guys!
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Post by Dennis Z on Aug 25, 2016 15:28:52 GMT -5
It is definitely possible but don't expect to have magnificent pitchers on the plant.
I did this experiment in the past ( I have a thread on it somewhere) and I have successfully acclimated a N.veitchii , N. maxima and a mystery nepenthes hybrid (most likely a gymnaophora hybrid) in room humidity under artificial lighting.
I've noticed that all the nepenthes grew larger, waxier leaves to prevent water loss from the increase of transpiration due to the lack of humidity. While all nepenthes grew fine, I did notice that their pitchers were noticeably less colourful and smaller. The only exception being the N. maxima, which is a very easy to grow species.
It may be worth a shot to try it. Seed grown plants tend to be unique, there are people who grow SG N.hamatas by a window sill. Thumbs up for genetic variation!
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Post by Maiden on Aug 26, 2016 21:03:15 GMT -5
thanks, i will try for sure. the plant will have 2-3 hours of sunshine everydays. We will see.
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Post by Maiden on Sept 4, 2016 16:34:26 GMT -5
Its negative.
I just tryed to drop the rh% from 95% to 75% under the same temperatures, and the leaves started to rolling up after only a couple hours. Soooo i put my little guy back in the terra, end of the experience !
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Post by Dennis Z on Sept 4, 2016 17:06:19 GMT -5
Yup, sounds like it is too sensitive.
You can always make cuttings when it gets too tall, I do that with my nepenthes.
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