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Heliamphora disappointment


Sockhom

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My Heliamphora collection which was once, I dare to say, a decent one, has been declining these last 18 months. Hear the story and keep in mind that this genus requires light, light and light!

http://carnivorousoc...from-grace.html

The plants used to be like this:

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This is how the plants look like now, dull yellowish green:

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All the best,

François.

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To be honest, I always thought moving your collection to the conservatory was a risky strategy, with them going from a relatively constant and controlled environment to one far more variable. I wish you luck with your Heliamphora collection recovery and hopefully you will get back the lovely plants you once had.

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Hello,

Here is a quick update.

After 50 days of daily artificial lights bathing, 13 hours a day, the plants are already looking better:

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More here:

http://carnivorousockhom.blogspot.fr/#!/2013/02/an-update-of-my-declining-heliamphora.html

Hopefully, the plants will revert back to their former glory in the foreseeable future.

All the best,

François.

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Nice to see they're recovering. I'm thinking about getting some artificial lights, my Heli will go there but it's primarily for my South African Droseras & binatas for the winter. I just don't have a clue about anything to do with artificial lighting.

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Summer is coming soon, so it will be only better. Have your plants direct sun light too or only scattered light?

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