Greg Allan Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Some seeds I have appear to be germinating (cheers, Langy). I've often read that these plants must be kept 'cool' at night. simple question- does usual UK room termerature (except during heatwaves) count as cool? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langy Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi, Greg Well the plant that I have is kept in an open glasshouse (door, roof vent, and louvre vent), daytime temps are useually in the mid 20deg C.'s and night-time drops down to aroung 10-15deg C. I think (I may be wrong though), that as long as there is a good temp change between day and night temps, it should grow just fine. Also as long as the plants are not 'baked' in the mid-day sun! :wavey: Langy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 I have found DRAMATIC growth differences with my adult Ascendens plants when I place a frozen bottle of water in its water tray at night on these warm summer nights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 I have found DRAMATIC growth differences with my adult Ascendens plants when I place a frozen bottle of water in its water tray at night on these warm summer nights! That is definitely worth considering for my South American Drosera during the Australian Summer. I think I might give it a go as the temps on most nights don't drop a large amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Thanks for the replies. Ellis, that's a really good idea. I think it will probably work well for all highland tropicals. I'll do that in future! By the way Langy, I repotted the small Brocchinia & it seems to be growing very well so far! Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Yeah Greg. I've not noticed any apparent differences with other plants surrounding my bottled glacier but I place it in between my Ascendens, N. Glabrata, N. Hamata, N. Eyemae and Heliamphoras and I think they all appreciate the effort! The Ascendens though definately produces more petioles, is dewy and stickier and generally looks healthier. Try it... but be careful as these South Americans are quite variable in typology and such! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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