Guest clark kent Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 for Fusca's? I'm thinking of getting some but I'm unsure if this is a necesity? I've seen neps in hanging baskets etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter22 Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I think it depends on mostly what type of Nepenthes you are getting. Some are hardier then others when it comes to light and humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I should think if you have it in good light, and it's inside away from frost, you should do fine without. I've got two in an open greenhouse, and they are happy, even when the temps go down to 3 degrees C. They are becoming some of my favorites. Regards Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Rah Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Fusca like high-ish humidity but will be OK in a greenhouse (or even perhaps on a windowsil as long as it's not sitting on top of a radiator), and that it gets reasonable humidity (spray it every now and then if you're worried). It is one of the thicker-leaved neps so doesn't collapse under bad conditions like some other might. Tim, you say that you have had minimum temps of 3C. In Ca do you stil get reasonably sunny/warm days in winter? Here in the cold and cloudy UK, a minimum of 3C in a greenhouse is quite likely in practice to mean several weeks of the temps slumping between 3C and 10C day and night. As far as I know, highland neps can take cold temperatures at night but do appreciate a day rise differential to around 20C. What is your experience? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 From my experience, and a guy down the road with many years, the Highlanders do fine without heat here. The days are such that people walk around in short sleaves, and nights are cool. You are right that a big difference of temps between night and day are very dramatic in terms of affecting growth for highlanders, and I notice other plants as well like my D. regia which is going nuts. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 my fusca sits on top of my aquarium which is open topped and has about 70% humidity through the day, higher at night.. the temp is about 16 at night and 22 - 25 at daytime. it is producing its third pitcher since i got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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