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Post by kevnep on Nov 30, 2011 0:43:55 GMT -10
hey guys this im my sanguinea and its been getting smaller but producing pitchers on every leaf and none are deformed what could be wrong? is it maybe preparing to flower?  |
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Post by whimgrinder on Nov 30, 2011 4:46:41 GMT -10
Describe your growing conditions, please. How old is the growing media? What do you use as a water source? How low do night temps go? Etc, etc.
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Post by hegory on Nov 30, 2011 7:03:29 GMT -10
do you fertilize? I find that it helps my plants to fertilize them. My ventrata will usually start making smaller leaves as it starts to run out of nutrients, same as my ventricosa.
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Post by kevnep on Dec 2, 2011 7:51:15 GMT -10
the media is 8 months old mostly coconut chips with a little perlit spagnum peat and vermiculite. humidity is high during the night with a big drop in the day. temps are quite high during the day with a 38 degree c max during the day and i think around 20 during the night. and yes i do fertilise but not regularly and not much. i have to mention that the sang is of flowering size and it is flowering season here
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Post by whimgrinder on Dec 2, 2011 9:41:48 GMT -10
I'm thinking consistent lows of 20C is too warm for N. sanguinea, and daytime highs of 38C is definitely going to be detrimental in the long run. It would much prefer lows in the range of 11C to 14C, and highs not above 32C. I don't suppose there is any way to get temps more into that range where you are, is there? Highland Nepenthes are notorious for sulking if temps stay too warm for an extended period. It is unlikely you will lose the plant, but it may not grow properly until seasonal change brings lower temperatures.
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Post by kevnep on Dec 2, 2011 11:19:49 GMT -10
yes i have an aircon that im going to put in. i think your a bit off on those temps sanguinea in my experience likes it a bit warmer. 38 is an all time max thats the hottest it could ever get the average is about 30- 34
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Post by whimgrinder on Dec 2, 2011 13:50:15 GMT -10
Well, when a highlander starts to show a decline in pitcher/leaf size, temps exceeding its comfort range is usually the culprit.
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Post by kevnep on Dec 2, 2011 20:35:31 GMT -10
well i have lowiis in there that are happy but you might be right best get aircon in there asap
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Post by hegory on Dec 4, 2011 11:30:14 GMT -10
well in that case your lowiis will be extra-happy!
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