Guest MadAboutCPs Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hi, What is the ideal soil to use for brocchinia? Can Catopsis be mounted as with the tillandsias? And will both of these plants do well in a lowland tank? thanks Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesiolino Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 I need the same info but...seems that nobody know how to do that! (sarcastic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 I got a Brocchinia a few months ago. It's in a mix of sphagnum peat, sand, vermiculite (I think- those silvery bits), perlite & bark, and is growing very well. From what I've read, however, it's not too fussy, and will do well in peat, sand & perlite mixes. From what I've read & my own fairly limited experience, the trick is to always water from above & allow the compost to drain freely, never standing the pot in water. My plant is in an unheated terrarium, but I have read also that it is not to fussy about temperatures either, as long as frost is avoided. Bear in mind that the plant lives near Heliamphora in the wild, & presumably should be at its best in conditions that are suitable for the Heliamphora species. Hope this helps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hey Christian, They appreciate an open mix. Something like sand, perlite and small amount of peat and orchid bark is good. Down here they don't need to be grown in a lowland chamber and can easily grow in an area that doesn't experience frost. I know that Catopsis grows well when mounted but not sure about Brocchinia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 I'd love to get a Catopsis. My Brocchinia is doing very well with my highland Neps in half peat half perlite. Growing great along with all the easy growing highlanders. I frankly doubt that any carnivorous media wouldn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binataboy Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 My Catopsis and Brocchinia are both grown in my unheated green house and don't have any trouble with them. I don't know what the mix is as they came potted but do need repotting now. I would assume that some humis in the mix would be good. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesiolino Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Thanks to all guys 8) ...Thanks also by my brocchinia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklizard Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Greg Allan, I also give the plants full sun. Some ppl I know stand the plant in water. Personally I water from above - having consulted a few bromilade growers, I decided to treat it as a typical bromilade as opposed to a typical cp. But I always ensure there is water in its water thank. Overall, I think it's quite a hardy plant. i'm growing mine in a mixture of peat and sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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