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Post by Brian Barnes on Oct 7, 2009 11:58:39 GMT
Hello Friends, Here's a few shots of some of my adult Pinguicula medusina plants. Here in Fl., they really do seem to despise the constant humidity and tropical conditions but seem to do best when cooler weather/Fall arrives... Dormancy proved to be slightly tricky and an absolute dry period is a must, for at least 3 months in my conditions.  Enjoy and Happy Growing, Brian.     |
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Post by GregNY on Oct 7, 2009 14:11:09 GMT
lovely specimen
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Post by Dave Evans on Oct 7, 2009 21:22:22 GMT
Hello Brian,
Your plants are lovely!
Mine are rather puny, while plants like P. agnata are very happy with the same exact conditions... Do you think it might be too low humidity?
I haven't found a dry dormancy to be a must for most species which this is called for, but they have to be kept rather dry for their first year's dormancy, which is prior to their developing a cushion of dead leaves around the bulb from a year's worth of growth. Once established, they are more forgiving of moderately moist soil through the dormancy. Of course wet soil will still rot them.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Oct 8, 2009 9:53:30 GMT
Thanks for the compliments,  Dave, Mine seem to do best in 60-70% humidity. A constant 90-95% humidity (as in July and August here in Fl.) with no real nightly cool-down of any kind is bad in my conditions. This is usually the time that I bring all Pinguicula inside under lights, until Fall temps arrive. However, all US species stay out in the greenhouse... P. medusina seems to enjoy very strong sun and will develop a nice reddish tint when grown outdoors. All of my Mexican Pinguicula seem to hit a slump outdoors in the hottest temps (90-95F), but kick in and grow nicely when Fall temps arrive. Most of the dormancys happen during Summer, in my conditions as well. Happy Growing, Brian. |
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Post by SundeWCitY on Oct 9, 2009 6:38:46 GMT
beutiful plants! they are breathtaking!!! A quick question i just recieved some tiny P. medusinas from tissue culture , it is getting into winter should i keep growing them damply untill summer then dry them out and give them dormancy then? that way they can get a head start and grow a bit first??? thanks for the help!
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Post by Dave Evans on Oct 9, 2009 8:46:36 GMT
If the plants are going dormant, you'll have start drying them out some.
It depends on whether they are going dormant or not. I think it is important for us to understand you have go by the plant's schedule; at least for this butterwort.
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Post by erick on Oct 18, 2009 22:12:56 GMT
hi brian thats very nice that plant do u have seeds to exchange or sell, i 'd like to see your list of plants,
regards enjoy your savage garden
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Post by Brian Barnes on Nov 11, 2009 10:41:54 GMT
Alas! Finally a flower.... Happy Growing, Brian.  |
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Post by mmlr38 on Dec 10, 2009 20:22:14 GMT
Nice looking plants and flower Brian! What is your preferred media mix for P. medusiana?
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Post by Brian Barnes on Dec 11, 2009 10:19:58 GMT
Thanks! I use a 1/3 course sand, 1/3 fine sand, 1/3 peat mix. It's the same mix I use for all my mexican Pinguicula... Happy Growing, Brian. |
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