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Post by molson on Jul 3, 2014 13:58:13 GMT
I've been doing a lot of searching for which Nepenthes, if any, would be the easiest to take care of here in zone 6b, hot, hot humid summers (regularly in the 100's during July and Aug.) and usually fairly cold winters (regularly gets to 0 degrees Farenheit) during Jan and Feb. Have not found much, really any, information on this, except for Sarracenia and VFT's. I am looking for something that can be placed outdoors spring through early fall. If anyone else in zone 6b or above has had any major success with this, would really appreciate knowing what species you are doing so well with. Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer.
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Post by jthompson9586 on Jul 3, 2014 16:30:50 GMT
I'm in zone 6b and I hang my Nepenthes under my over hang and they are loving life right now. . In the winter I move them to my inside shelves with lights next to my orchids.
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Post by molson on Jul 3, 2014 21:23:46 GMT
thank you for the reply. didn't mention any particular species, so you must have quite a few? What month do you usually bring them in to overwinter, and when do you put them back out?
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Post by jthompson9586 on Jul 3, 2014 23:18:43 GMT
No I don't have a lot but I bring them in when the orchids come in.
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Post by Dave Evans on Jul 6, 2014 13:52:39 GMT
Hello Molson,
It really depends on the weather. Near the start and ends of the season I watch the temps really closely. Sometimes the plants come in and then go back out if it is going to be warm enough for while... ...And if I have time to move them again.
Anything called a lowlander should not see temps below 60 F, while highlanders don't respond well to temps below 48 F.
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Post by taz6122 on Jul 23, 2014 20:08:21 GMT
N. 'Miranda' would be a great starter for you.
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Post by icemansyr on Aug 6, 2014 22:08:46 GMT
I'm on the cusp of 6a/6b and move all of my Neps outside once nightly temps are above 60. All but the ultra-highlanders grow like gangbusters with morning sun (and afternoon shade) and that oh-so-magical rain water. Can't forget about all those bugs they'll catch too! I don't have to think about foliar feeding them until winter.
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