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Expert: - 7/26/2009


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Can the nepenthes sanguinea adapt to low huminity if not how high does the huminity should be?

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Hello Aaron,

Nepenthes of most species can adapt to low humidity as long as the humidity is not much below 30%. If you need to adapt a Nepenthes, do so slowly over several weeks by placing a clear dome or plastic bag over the plant. Every three days punch half a dozen 1/4 inch holes in different places on the cover until it is no longer holding in humidity (usually around 2 weeks) and then take it off.

I have a N. sanguinea that is doing just fine in 45-55% humidity in my home.

Christopher

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Christopher Littrell

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I am capable of answering questions about the most common carnivorous plants found in cultivation. I have no personal experience with Byblis, Drosophyllum, Aldrovanda, and Heliamphora. I have not cultivated gemmae forming pygmy sundews nor tuberous sundews. For information regarding those aforementioned species, I would suggest contacting other experts. I can answer questions regarding most species of Nepenthes, tropical and temperate Drosera, Mexican Pinguicula, Sarracenias, and Dionaea. I have some limited experience with growing Utricularia, Cephalotus, and Darlingtonia.

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I have grown carnivorous plants off and on for about 27 years. I have made the same mistakes and suffered the same mishaps that many growers make as they attempt to separate the myths from the realities of growing these plants. Currently, I am successfully growing a variety of tropical sundews, a Nepenthes, several Venus Flytraps of varying ages, and Sarracenias. I have been successful in stratifying Sarracenia seeds and providing artificial dormancy requirements for my temperate plants when needed.

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I hold a Master's degree in Educational Psychology. Over my lifetime, I have constantly read books involving the growing conditions of carnivorous plants. I hope to incorporate the educational aspects involved in psychology with teaching other people how to cultivate carnivorous plants.

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