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Post by nepsaroundthehouse on Mar 22, 2008 4:12:20 GMT -10
Use this thread to discuss light and temperature for Nepenthes species and hybrids. Some Nepenthes do well in shadier locations while others can tolerate full sun. If you use artificial lighting, what works best for you? Also, temperature plays a big role in Nepenthes cultivation. Discuss your experiences with temperature and your Nepenthes success or failures.
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Post by jambanguy on Mar 23, 2010 5:46:39 GMT -10
HI I am a relatively new grower(growing for about a year) and I was curious about lighting. All of the nepenthes I have are highlanders and I am running four 54 watt bulbs about nine inches away from the plant for fifteen hours a day. Is this too much? The plants seem happy and are adding new leaves but are slow to pitcher. Any advice would be great. Also I was thinking of trieing a N. Hamata but dont know much about it other then its a highland plant, any info would be great on that plant too thanx, Jambanguy
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Post by nepsaroundthehouse on Mar 23, 2010 13:52:10 GMT -10
Jambanguy,
If the plants are doing well, then things sound good. Failure to pitcher may be a humidity issue depending on the species or hybrid. I'm only runnin' a few 24" fluorescent bulbs for plants I got at Lowe's and my Neps are fine with that. There's others doing crazier stuff with great results so you may need to visit the main forums to see what others say. As long as temps are good for your highlanders than the hamata should do okay.
J
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Post by kain on Mar 23, 2010 15:48:20 GMT -10
Yeah, the pitchering might be a humidity issue. I have a 3 year old izumiae that grows fine but never pitchered until one of its tendrils found its way behind all the pots and away from the air circulation fan. I have most of my plants (about 40 of 'em) under 4 foot fluorescent T8s at a distance of about 2 feet for 16 hours and they grow quite well, but don't always pitcher.
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