- Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:14 pm
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I can’t seem to figure this plant out. I’ve been able to grow every other genus of CP well, except this one. I’ve bought full size hardy plants, seedlings, and even tried germinating my own. All with no luck. Here’s the conditions I’ve been putting them in:
Lighting: I use a 65W GreatValue LED bulb about 8 inches from the plants for 12 hours per day. I’m under the impression that Darlingtonia like a bit more shade than typical temperate CPs.
Soil: Using pure LFSM, but I think next time I’m going to try whatever the ICPS care sheet recommends.
Water: Water tray method, TDS never exceeds 100. I have an aquarium pump that cycles the water and I use a piece of airline tubing that directs water directly over the roots 24/7.
Temperature: 68-75, depending on the time of day.
Humidity: 30-60%
*I can only think of a few things that it could be. The pot I’m keeping them in is too small for the plant to expand. From what I read, Darlingtonia likes pots that are wider than deeper. I think maybe it might be overwatering, the pot sits in a constant pool of water and the airline tubing that brings water to the top of the plant might be too much for it. I know that the both the coastal and mountain varieties are found in streams with rushing water, so I doubt that’s the culprit.
Another note: Before the plant dies, the pitchers turn dark green, then wilt before falling off. The ribosome turns dark, and any previous new growth turns yellow. I not able to grow the plant outdoors since I live in a student apartment and have no space outdoors for a growing setup. I’ll attach a picture once I get a chance. I appreciate any suggestions.
Lighting: I use a 65W GreatValue LED bulb about 8 inches from the plants for 12 hours per day. I’m under the impression that Darlingtonia like a bit more shade than typical temperate CPs.
Soil: Using pure LFSM, but I think next time I’m going to try whatever the ICPS care sheet recommends.
Water: Water tray method, TDS never exceeds 100. I have an aquarium pump that cycles the water and I use a piece of airline tubing that directs water directly over the roots 24/7.
Temperature: 68-75, depending on the time of day.
Humidity: 30-60%
*I can only think of a few things that it could be. The pot I’m keeping them in is too small for the plant to expand. From what I read, Darlingtonia likes pots that are wider than deeper. I think maybe it might be overwatering, the pot sits in a constant pool of water and the airline tubing that brings water to the top of the plant might be too much for it. I know that the both the coastal and mountain varieties are found in streams with rushing water, so I doubt that’s the culprit.
Another note: Before the plant dies, the pitchers turn dark green, then wilt before falling off. The ribosome turns dark, and any previous new growth turns yellow. I not able to grow the plant outdoors since I live in a student apartment and have no space outdoors for a growing setup. I’ll attach a picture once I get a chance. I appreciate any suggestions.
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