Kiwano Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi everybody, Until now, I only cultivated lowland species. However I would try a highlander. In this purpose, I keep a young Nepenthes lowii from Wistuba received last week in a small fridge. The plant is in pure sphagnum, inside a small plastic container kept closed by cellophane. Because of that, I must open the container to change the air sometimes. All is placed under a light (Exo Terra Tropical Glo 5.0), not too much strong to avoid to burn the plant.13,1°C at night... Seems to be good. During the day, I have approximately 28°C. What do you think about this ugly installation ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice! Lowii can be fitty, but give it what it wants and your good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 It sometimes amazes me the lengths some people will go to to keep a particular plant, and that's absolutely fine ! But i just couldn't keep a plant in something as ugly as that fridge Good luck with the lowii though Roman, i hope it does well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Luckily my conditions in my grow room seem ideal for my lowii so far, if i get a villosa anytime soon though i wouldn't hesitate to use this method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Good luck,I think you could fit a Villosa in there and a couple of beers;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I can just imagine MrsG's reaction if I did a set up like that. Actually I must agree with her anticipated view. I just don't see the point. I agree with corky only I'd find a better place to grow the plant and put a few more beers in the fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks like a fun project, but yeah longer term it just seems like a pain in the butt. And ugly I think using a unit like this (a small fridge) might work better if it is attached to the back of a larger terrarium, like near the top. This way the cool/cold air will replace the warmer air at the top. Creating a convection current while the cooling unit is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwano Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi, Yes it's a very ugly setup, I must confess it and I don't want to hide this point. I would make an installation more... Professional and interesting. However I don't have what I need for that. As I only have one highlander, for the moment I think it's ok. But in the future I will have to find another way to grow the plant. In all cases, your advices reinforce me : it's visibly possible to grow N. lowii with these conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just put it in a cool room, if you have a kitchen or bathroom that isn't heated all night that should work fine, daytime can be up over 30C, no problem. Growth might slow down but as long as nights are ~15C it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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