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Post by ryanhellyer on Feb 7, 2008 8:46:56 GMT
Hi, Someone has left a question on my site which I'm stumped on and don't know the answer to ... flytrapgrowing.info/qanda/#comment-223Basically, they live in a very hot climate and are worried that their plant is drying out. I suggested using a simple bottle terrarium to keep the humidity up, but that may increase the temperature to an unacceptable level. Is there any solution to this other than the drastic step of using some sort of cooling device? I live in a fairly mild climate so this isn't a problem I've ever needed to deal with. Thanks
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Post by Not a Number on Feb 7, 2008 17:05:54 GMT
Ryan: Steve Doonan of FlyTrap Ranch has some answers as he grows his CPs in New Mexico which has similar climates to Arizona: flytrapranch.com/index.php?main_page=page_3From other CP growers in desert climates some other outdoor tips are: Use larger pots, thick walled pots (clay or foam). Larger amounts of soil take longer to heat up and retain more moisture. You can also bury the pots in the ground for insulation. Thick walled pots provide some insulation. Unglazed clay pots are a possibility as the porous nature will provide some evaporative cooling but be aware that the media will dry out quicker too. Provide some shade, especially against the hotter afternoon sun. As long as the plant has plenty of water and the media is kept moist at all times humidity should not be a problem. Top watering in the early morning and evening is recommended as well as topping off the trays on particularly hot and dry days. A "bubbler" would help to keep trays from drying out: www.sarracenia.com/faq/faq3390.html-Warren
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Post by ryanhellyer on Feb 7, 2008 22:05:13 GMT
Thanks Warren Those are exactly the sort of tips I was looking for.
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