Gekon Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hello B. Gigantea arrived to me a couple of days ago and since yesterday I noticed that all leafes are turning black. The conditions I keep it in are: Humidity around 60% Temperature around 25C Lighting- 2x28W http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/ros005.jpg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlatokrt Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Maybe too hot? Or lack of temperature night drop? I have recieved one too and placed it into my greenhouse. The temperatures are quite low, certainly mostly below 20 °C (and night drop was today almost to zero outside). The plant looks nice and healthy. As i look back on the Stefan`s photos of the plants for sale, it seems he kept them also in the greenhouse (check the second picture: http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=47153). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 At night the temperature is about 18-20C. I don't have a greenhouse (yet) so I must keep it in terrarium. Alternatively, I can place it on the south facing windowsill but I don't have any additional lighting on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 It looks OK to me. Don't worry too much about the leaves turning black- the old leaves will almost certainly slowly die away after the trauma of travelling. I'd keep it on the windowsill- B gigantea does not appreciate excessive humidity. What does the growing point look like? Within a few days to a few weeks, it should begin to produce new growth. Once settled, it should grow very fast. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 All leaves turned black by now. But the growing point is still green but Im not sure for how long. Im worrying about putting it on a windowsill as at this tim eof year there is hardly any sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 If the window is truly south-facing, and there are no obstructions, it should be fine on a windowsill. I have overwintered Byblis gigantea on south-facing windowsills on a number of occasions. They survive the low light levels in the winter. As to whether to move it now, you will need to use your discretion- they do not appreciate humid environments such as may be commonly found in terraria, but if your plant is stressed, another move may not be welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ok thanks for your help Greg. Humidity in my terrarium is now high. During the day im recording no more than 65%. Unfortunatley, the plant has died. There is only one small green point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Don't throw it away whilst there is any green in the growing point- just leave it. It may yet produce shoots from the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ok then I'll keep it. Shall I leave it in the terrarium on put it on the windowsill? The difference of humidity in terrarium and windowsill is not very big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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