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Boschiana finally adapts to greenhouse...


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Any idea which one this is, Mark? One of the BE ones?

I've found boschiana a complete sod to grow at usual highland temperatures. I've now designated it a lowlander (18C min) and it's finally started to grow properly. 

Same here.  I have a MT clone, thought it was going to die at sea level temps in the tropics (Philippines) 24-35 C but went from basal to vine in one year (15"), started producing upper pitchers, and has been flowering monthly ever since.  Who knew?  I also have a N, izumeae x truncata highland that is doing very well at tropical sea level temps. I think the highland - intermediate-lowland category for neps was based on WHERE the plants were/are located in the WILD.  But people underestimate the adaptability of many neps.  Someone should make a 'captive' temp category for neps, based on literature/info from growers.  Am sure many will be surprised....

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Same here.  I have a MT clone, thought it was going to die at sea level temps in the tropics (Philippines) 24-35 C but went from basal to vine in one year (15"), started producing upper pitchers, and has been flowering monthly ever since.  Who knew?  I also have a N, izumeae x truncata highland that is doing very well at tropical sea level temps. I think the highland - intermediate-lowland category for neps was based on WHERE the plants were/are located in the WILD.  But people underestimate the adaptability of many neps.  Someone should make a 'captive' temp category for neps, based on literature/info from growers.  Am sure many will be surprised....

The problem with such a chart is that it would be based on opinion alone. Yes highlanders will grow faster in warm temps but after a year or three some have a habit of flowering themselves to death, some dont. Boschiana grows as low as 900m so probably will appreciate warmer than typical 'highland' conditions. In fact it makes a great plant for a windowsill in the UK as room tmperatures seem to suit it.

Whether it will grow indefinately at lowland conditions or not would be intetesting to know.

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