Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 16:09:56 EDT From: JDPDX@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1937$foo@default> Subject: Re: Darlingtonia and Heat
This subject has long been something of an enigma to me. I live not far from
native habitats of this plant, yet have been just as successful killing it as
people who live in much hotter climates. My failures have always been when
I've grown Darlingtonia in vertical or square pots.
The technique that seems to be finally working is to grow them in low,
wide pots with a live sphagnum top dressing. I would say to use no less
than a 12" pot. They should also have a water tray underneath them. My
best guess as to why this works is that this kind of set-up produces a
large surface area for evaporation which gives some cooling. (By
low/wide pots I'm referring to the same type used to pot up collections
of annuals by large nurseries.) This type of pot also does not allow
sun to hit the sides very directly. All the better if the pots are
white also. Like others have said, cool water on hot days is a very
good idea.
Jeff
Portland, OR
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