Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 12:08:59 +0200 From: "Erik van Zuilekom" <9623426@rgo.sun.ac.za> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1718$foo@default> Subject: Re: Tuberous Droseras and Sunlight.
Jay wrote:
> Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 10:20:26 EDT
> Erik van Zuilekom wrote about introducing tuberous (bulbous) Drosera
> species to full sunlight. I've been debating outdoor culture for the
> few that I grow: D. auriculata, D. ramellosa and D. whittakeri.
> Anyone's experience with full- sunlight/outdoor culture for these or
> other tuberous species would be appreciated! (Public replies best ...
> give everyone the benefit of your experience).
>From the replies I received, it seems that the majority of growers
expose their tuberous droseras to direct sunlight, with the exception
of D. whittakerii and a few others. D. auriculata as well, with an
aid as it utilizes grasses in its natural habitat to ensure upright
growth).
> I currently grow all three species in a six inch pot in my garage.
> Door windows receive eastnortheast sunlight .. so they get about an
> hour of morning sun, then indirect sunlight for the rest of the day.
> The plants (along with various specimens of D. cistiflora) seem to
> enjoy the treatment, but I'd prefer to grow them outdoors, in full
> sun, with my Sarracenia and ostensibly hardier(?) Drosera species (D.
> regia, D. intermedia, D. capillaris, D. breviolia, D. binata, etc.)
D. cistiflora, a native species here, thrives in direct sunlight. I
dont know of its temperature requirements in other locals.
Here in South Africa, the plants rarely experience very cold
temps.(except in specific strains).
Hope this helps Jay,
Erik
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>>>**Erik van Zuilekom**<<<
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