> Unfortunately I have not grown this species from seed, but have
> grown ramentacea, I used more peat, possibly 50/50, many germinated in
> shady conditions, but after the 3rd year many died, I have since
> transfered them to 50% shade, where they are doing fairly well. I think
> it would be wise to keep glabripes in the shade.
Years ago I received seed and was able to germinate it fairly easily. The
main thing I have found is that it likes it cool 50 to 75 degrees F.
Constant high temps will kill it easily, but I don;t think you will have
that problem in WI. I grew mine in a sand/peat/sphagnum mix under 2 4-ft
flourescent light fixtures. Anythink less and it will start to fade. Oh
one mor thing once fairly mature give it plenty of root space.
Christoph