Re: D. linearis, D. prolifera cultivation

From: dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Date: Mon Apr 14 1997 - 17:59:00 PDT

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Date:    Mon, 14 Apr 97 20:59 EDT
From: dave evans                           <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU>
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Subject: Re: D. linearis, D. prolifera cultivation

> Have any growers had much success with D. linearis in an acid medium? If not,
> how do you alkalinize (?) the media. Any other germination/cultural
> information ... growth cycle, temperatures, light, etc. would be much
> appreciated.

I would add some vermicullite to the soil, just to knock the acidity
back some. They should do fine like that.

> With the D. prolifera, it seems I have two choices ... grow it as D. adelae
> (pure, long-fiber sphagnum) or as D. schizandra (90/10 perlite/sphagnum). Any
> suggestions?

All three can be grown together in the same conditions. Keep them wet,
avoid lots of heat and use dimmer (for CP's, anyway) light.

Dave Evans

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