A forest of Roridula...

[Brian Barnes]

Hi! Here's some shots of my R. gorgonias grown completely under lights...I apologize for the poor lighting via the growlux bulbs.
Enjoy!!



Ok now, smile for Daddy....



Ahhh....bask in it's dewy goodness ;D


Thanks for looking and Happy Growing,
Brian.

[jfoley]

Those are absolutely gorgeous Brian.

J

[locko]

Very nice they look awesome.

[Brian Barnes]

Thanks!

[RL7836]

Brian,
Great job w/ these guys. Have you found any 'secrets' that help w/ growing them?

[Brian Barnes]

Hi Ron. Mine enjoy a constant airflow via a small 6 inch fan set on very low speed, to where the leaves quiver slightly all day long, along with a very airy mix of 1/2 peat, 1/2 perlite. I keep them only moist and never waterlogged, sometimes letting the pots dry almost completely between waterings.
I grow my D. regia the same way and they both thrive in these conditions... I believe that these two species actually are genetically unable of tolerating or fighting off any kind of fungal infections, even of the slightest degree. They just don't have the ability to, which i think has lead to the misnomer of being difficult in cultivation, due to too much humidity and water. Think "Pinguicula/Drosophyllum" when growing these guys.
Happy Growing,
Brian.

[joshua]

Wow very nice!
Very cool looking stems....

[cindy]

Brian, how are the temperatures like for your growing conditions? Thanks!

[Brian Barnes]

Hi Cindy! Daytime=78F...night-time=73F. The plants are kept in a constant light breeze and watered only when dry, on a 14 hr. photoperiod, under 240 watts of Growlux bulbs.
Happy Growing,
Brian.

[cindy]

Thanks, Brian. I just sowed some seeds and hopefully they will germinate in time to come.