Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 09:07:37 -0700 (PDT) From: michael pagoulatos <michaelpagoulatos@yahoo.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1919$foo@default> Subject: TO Wayne Morrow RE: Darlingtonia
Wayne, you write:
"I am growing Darlingtonia in a small sunken container
in shade next to a pool. It seems to be doing OK with
temps in the 90's. Is it going to die overnight or
will I have some warning?".
Darlingtonias like their roots about 20 degrees cooler
than the pitchers. The pot being in the earth and the
plant being in the shade may provide a temperature low
enough for their roots. A larger container may
provide more humidity for a longer time, since it
holds more water.
If you have had it there for a while and it is doing
ok, I wouldn't worry too much. I live in N. Texas
(105 F in the summer) and I bring my Darlingtonias in
the air-conditioned house for the summer, and put them
outside for the winter. Some people who keep them
outside put ice-cubes (of pure water)on the surface of
the medium on really hot days, or pour refrigerated
water on them and in their trays.
Take care,
Michael Pagoulatos
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